Description
Irresistibly chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with a rich, nutty flavor enhanced by the deep aroma of browned butter. These cookies balance sweet brown and granulated sugars with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt for a decadent homemade treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Sugars
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Optional Garnish
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma, about 4 to 6 minutes. Then remove from heat and allow the butter to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with both brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and well incorporated. Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up, making it easier to shape. You can chill it for up to 24 hours if preferred.
- Preheat and Shape: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form 2-tablespoon-sized balls of chilled dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for best texture.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired to enhance the flavor before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing excessive spreading and enhancing flavor.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for superior taste.
- Browned butter adds a rich, nutty depth different from regular melted butter.
- Flaky sea salt is optional but highly recommended for balancing sweetness and highlighting chocolate.
- For chewier cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for crispier, bake 12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
