These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are a delightful twist on a classic favorite. With a rich, nutty flavor from the brown butter and a chewy texture, they make for an irresistible treat perfect for fall baking and Thanksgiving dessert.

This recipe is straightforward and yields cookies that are both sweet and satisfying. Ideal for sharing with family and friends, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your sweet recipes collection.

Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies feature a deep, caramel-like flavor from the brown butter, combined with gooey chocolate chips for a deliciously chewy texture. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and makes approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Mix the Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until well combined.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
6. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 57 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 24g