Ultimate Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies bring joy and comfort to any occasion with their rich brown butter flavor and chewy texture. Perfect for sharing or enjoying alone.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter Browned for flavor
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs At room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) For added crunch
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown, then remove it from heat and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar, stirring until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden. The centers may look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or two weeks in the freezer. To reheat, place in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 80mgSugar: 10g
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