Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is soft, chewy, and full of rich, nutty flavor. Learn how to make Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies at home with simple ingredients and easy steps. Perfect for family, friends, or cozy evenings.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Cooling rack
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Cookie scoop (optional)
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter – 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Brown sugar – 1 cup, packed
- Granulated sugar – ½ cup
- Eggs – 2 large
- Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
- All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups
- Baking soda – 1 tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 2 cups
Instructions
Brown the butter
- Place butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until golden brown and nutty. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Mix the sugars
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and granulated sugar. Pour in warm browned butter. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix until shiny and creamy.
Combine dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips
- Fold in chocolate chips using a spatula. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Chill the dough
- Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes if desired. This helps cookies hold shape and intensifies flavor.
Preheat the oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
Scoop the dough
- Use cookie scoop or spoon to place dough balls on baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake the cookies
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft. Avoid overbaking.
Cool and enjoy
- Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chill dough for chewier cookies
- Do not overbake for soft centers
- Add nuts for extra crunch
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for sweet-salty flavor