Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies with a rich, nutty flavor thanks to brown butter. Perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup butter, unsalted Browned before mixing
- ¾ cup granulated sugar For crisp edges
- ¾ cup brown sugar For a chewy center
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Spoon into measuring cup for accuracy
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt For balanced flavor
- 2 cups chocolate chips Semisweet or dark chocolate preferred
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cutting butter into even pieces and add it to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until melted.
- Continue cooking the butter, stirring constantly, until it reaches a deep golden brown color and smells nutty.
- In a large bowl, mix the browned butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Slowly add chocolate chips to the dough, mixing until evenly distributed.
Chilling the dough
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance texture.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding about 1 cup of chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans. To store baked cookies, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature.