Description
These brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature deep, nutty caramel flavors and soft, chewy centers. The recipe uses browned butter for complex taste and includes chilling time for the perfect texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and dark)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until milk solids turn golden brown and it smells like toasted nuts (5-7 minutes). Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar vigorously for 2 minutes until smooth and glossy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Bring it together: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough: Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 3 days) to hydrate flour and prevent spreading.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after removing from oven.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter is cooled before mixing with sugar to avoid cooking the eggs. Chilling the dough is crucial for chewy texture. Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies. For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use a high-quality dairy-free butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: brown butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, baking, dessert, homemade cookies