Description
Get ready to bake the ultimate treat with these Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies—a perfect blend of crispy edges, chewy centers, and rich, nutty flavor. This easy recipe transforms a classic favorite into a gourmet experience using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for dessert, snack ideas, or baking inspiration.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
1. Melt the butter until browned and nutty, then cool completely
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
3. Mix browned butter with sugars until creamy
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla
5. Combine dry and wet ingredients gently
6. Fold in chocolate chips evenly
7. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes
8. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets
9. Scoop dough evenly onto baking sheets
10. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden
11. Sprinkle sea salt and cool before serving
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor
Chill dough longer for thicker cookies
Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft center
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate chip, brown butter, easy dessert, baking recipe, sweet treats