Description
Chewy, nutty, and rich brown butter chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and gooey chocolate centers a bakery-style classic with elevated flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and cook until golden brown and nutty in aroma, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and browned butter until combined.
- 3. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- 6. Fold in chocolate chips.
- 7. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight) for best flavor and texture.
- 8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 9. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place onto prepared sheets.
- 10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
- 11. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after baking. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances flavor and helps prevent spreading.
- Use a mix of chopped chocolate bars and chips for gooey pockets of chocolate.
- These cookies freeze well — freeze dough balls and bake straight from the freezer, adding 1–2 minutes to bake time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brown butter, chocolate chip cookies, bakery style, chewy cookies