Description
These brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature crispy edges, soft chewy centers, and a sophisticated nutty flavor. They are quick to make, require minimal cleanup, and are perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams, settles, and turns amber with a nutty aroma (5-7 minutes). Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool for 10 minutes.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and white sugar vigorously for 2 minutes until glossy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; whisk until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt with a spatula just until no dry flour remains. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill dough (Optional): Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours for better flavor and texture.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough: Portion dough into 2-tablespoon balls, spacing them 2 inches apart on the sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look soft and slightly underbaked.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Do not overbake; cookies continue to cook on the hot pan. Ensure brown butter is cooled before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs. Chilling the dough prevents excessive spreading and enhances flavor. For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: brown butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, easy dessert, weeknight dinner savior, baking from scratch