Description
These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with classic chocolate chips for irresistibly soft and chewy cookies. Enhanced by a touch of flaky sea salt, they offer the perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter and Sugars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins and Garnish
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and browned butter, mixing until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Chill: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the dough to firm up, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for more developed flavor.
- Preheat and Shape: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out 2-tablespoon-sized dough balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies should have golden edges while the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for that perfect chewy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before serving to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, chilling the dough overnight is recommended.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best taste and texture.
- Brown butter can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Flaky sea salt sprinkled on warm cookies adds a pleasant contrast but is optional.
