Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies with a rich, nutty flavor from brown butter and bursting with chocolate chips.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted until browned
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Use high-quality for better flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoons of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them out.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with milk or add a scoop of ice cream for a delicious dessert. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Tips: Watch the butter closely while browning to prevent burning; let the dough rest in the fridge for thicker cookies.