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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies bring a rich, nutty flavor that is addictive, coupled with warm, gooey chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Make sure to brown the butter.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Reduce if using salted butter.
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Consider using high-quality chocolate.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, mix browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  2. Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 5 days or freeze for longer storage. Consider serving warm with ice cream or drizzled with caramel.