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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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