Desserts & Baking · Medium
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These brown butter chocolate chip cookies have a deep, nutty caramel flavor from browned butter, with crisp edges and chewy centers.
20Prep min
12Cook min
32Total min
What you'll need
- 1 cupbutter
- 1 cupbrown sugar
- 1/2 cupgranulated sugar
- 2eggs
- 1.5 teaspoonsvanilla extract
- 2.25 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 2 cupschocolate chips
- flaky sea salt for topping
Let's cook
- 1Melt the butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes; let cool for 10 minutes.
- 2Whisk the browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
- 3Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- 4In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda, then mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- 5Fold in the chocolate chips and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- 6Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C), scoop the dough onto lined baking sheets, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- 7Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm and let cool slightly before serving.
Make it yours
- Add chopped toasted pecans.
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.
- Chill the dough overnight for even more developed flavor.
Good with
- A glass of cold milk
- Vanilla ice cream
- Coffee or tea
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
How do I know when the butter is browned enough?
Watch for a golden-amber color and a nutty aroma, with small brown flecks forming at the bottom of the pan; remove it from heat immediately once it reaches this point to avoid burning.
Why chill the dough?
Chilling firms up the butter, which helps prevent excessive spreading and deepens the flavor as it rests.



