Description
Chewy, nutty, and irresistibly aromatic, these browned butter chocolate chip cookies elevate the classic cookie. The butter is cooked until golden brown, giving the cookies a deep caramel flavor, with soft centers and slightly crisp edges. Perfect for dessert, snack time, or gifting!
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for ~24 cookies):
For the Browned Butter:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
For the Cookie Dough:
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or mix of semi-sweet & milk)
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Brown the Butter
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the butter foams, then turns golden brown and smells nutty (~5–7 minutes).
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, combine browned butter with both sugars until smooth.
Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 3: Bake the Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place 2 inches apart.
Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chewy Cookies: Use a combination of egg + yolk for a soft center.
- Flavor Boost: Chill dough 30 minutes before baking to intensify flavor.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American