The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful treat that elevates the classic cookie experience. With a rich, nutty flavor from the brown butter and a perfect balance of chewy centers and crispy edges, these cookies are sure to impress any guest or satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or simply treating yourself after a long day, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures warm and gooey goodness in every bite. Customize with your favorite chocolate types or nuts to create a personalized dessert that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter with white and brown sugars, then mix in vanilla and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft; cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg