Description
These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are crisp on the edges, soft in the center, and filled with pools of melted chocolate. The browned butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that takes this classic to the next level. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or sneaking straight from the tray.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150g) packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg + 1 extra yolk (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and nutty (5–7 minutes). Pour into a bowl and cool 15 minutes.
2. Whisk the browned butter with both sugars until smooth and glossy. Add vanilla, egg, and yolk. Whisk until fully combined.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
5. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes (up to 48 hours for deeper flavor).
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place 2 inches apart and bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers soft.
8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after baking. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.
Notes
For best flavor, brown the butter carefully—don’t rush it.
Chilling the dough helps achieve a thicker, chewier cookie.
Use a mix of chips and chopped chocolate bars for gooey texture.
Dough freezes perfectly—scoop, freeze solid, then bake straight from frozen adding 1–2 extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg