Description
These chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies feature crispy edges, a gooey center, and deep nutty flavor. They are designed for real life, requiring minimal cleanup and just 20 minutes of active time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet chips and chunks)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden amber with brown specks and smells nutty (5-7 minutes). Pour into a heat-safe bowl and cool for 10 minutes until warm.
- To the warm brown butter, add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Whisk vigorously for 2 minutes until glossy and slightly lighter. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt using a spatula or wooden spoon just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chunks, reserving a small handful for topping later.
- Chill dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes if time permits (optional but recommended for thicker cookies).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly soft.
- Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cookies sit on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes to finish cooking, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Do not burn the butter; remove from heat as soon as it smells nutty. Cool the butter before adding sugar to prevent seizing. Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling off, rather than scooping directly from the bag. Underbake slightly for chewy texture. Store with a piece of bread to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: brown butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, easy dessert, 5pm treat, from scratch cookies