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Chewy brown-butter cookies with chocolate chips on a baking tray

Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a warm, nostalgic treat featuring rich brown butter, sweet brown and granulated sugar, and generous amounts of chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter rich and creamy for that luscious base
  • 1 cup brown sugar adding a deep caramel flavor
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar sweetening to perfection
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract aromatic and uplifting
  • 2 large eggs providing moisture and binding

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour the foundation of your cookies
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensuring that delightful rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt balancing out the sweetness

Mix-Ins

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips your indulgent reward in every bite

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Allow it to cool slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix in the vanilla extract and eggs until well blended.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Baking

  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are versatile, great for snacks or gifts. Chill the dough for best texture. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Keyword Baking, Brown Butter Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookie Recipe