Irresistible Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are an absolute delight to bake and enjoy. The nutty, caramel-like flavor of the brown butter adds a depth of flavor that elevates these classic cookies to a whole new level.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups 280g unsalted butter
- ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
- 1 cup 200g firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups 357g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2-2 ½ cups 360-480g semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a medium-large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it turns a deep honey color.
- Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl. Cool in the fridge or freezer until the butter reaches room temperature and is solid.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease baking sheets with cooking spray or line with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Cream together the brown butter and both sugars for 1 minute. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just barely combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop out ¼ cup (68g) of dough and shape into round balls.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375°F until the top and edges are just golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
Notes
To achieve the best results, make sure to brown the butter properly and let it cool to a solid consistency before using it in the recipe.
For a different twist, try using different types of chocolate chips, such as dark chocolate or white chocolate.
Don't overmix the dough as this can make the cookies tough.
For a different twist, try using different types of chocolate chips, such as dark chocolate or white chocolate.
Don't overmix the dough as this can make the cookies tough.