Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of the Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. These delightful treats feature rich, nutty brown butter and gooey chocolate chips, creating a perfect balance between chewy centers and crisp edges. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in, this recipe is an irresistible crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone coming back for more. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can whip up these delicious cookies quickly. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins and enjoy the warm, comforting aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty in aroma. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter with white granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in semi-sweet and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on pan before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg