Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

There’s something irresistible about the nutty aroma of brown butter filling the kitchen. These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies turn a classic into pure magic — chewy in the center, crisp at the edges, and filled with pools of melted chocolate. They’re the kind of cookies that disappear from the cooling rack before you even pour the milk.

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Golden, chewy chocolate chip cookies made with rich brown butter for a deep, nutty flavor — the ultimate cozy treat.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 57 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk and spatula
• Baking sheets and parchment paper

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

 

Brown the butter:

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden and nutty in aroma (about 5–7 minutes). Pour into a bowl and let cool 10 minutes.

Mix wet ingredients:

• Whisk in brown sugar and granulated sugar until glossy. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until combined.

Add dry ingredients:

• Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

Chill the dough:

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies.

Bake:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden edges form.

Cool:

• Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt if desired.

Notes

💡 Let the browned butter cool slightly before mixing — it should be warm, not hot.

🧊 Store cookies in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Keyword brown butter cookies, chewy cookies, chocolate chip cookies, holiday baking

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
• Use half dark chocolate chunks for deeper flavor.
• Sprinkle flaky sea salt before baking for a gourmet finish.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a glass of milk, vanilla ice cream, or hot cocoa for the perfect holiday treat.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Keep in an airtight container up to 5 days at room temperature. Warm in the microwave 10 seconds for that fresh-from-the-oven texture.

— From The Recipe Host: Where flavor feels like home.