Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Why You’ll Love These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Imagine the best chocolate chip cookie you’ve ever had, now add a magical ingredient that makes it even better. Yes, it’s possible, and it’s called brown butter. Get ready for a whirlwind of flavor, a parade of chocolate chips, and an aroma that will make your neighbors mysteriously drop by. Let’s dive into this cookie extravaganza and bake up some joy!

• Flavor Explosion: This brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe is packed with rich, nutty brown butter and gooey chocolate chips that will make your taste buds sing!
• Ultimate Comfort: Imagine biting into a warm, gooey delight that feels like a cozy hug on a rainy day.
• Secret Ingredient: Brown butter adds a magical touch that elevates ordinary cookies to extraordinary gourmet treats.
• Irresistible Aroma: The smell of these cookies baking will make your kitchen the most inviting place on Earth. Neighbors might just “happen” to drop by!
• Perfect Texture: Crispy edges, chewy centers, and melty chocolate chips – these cookies have the perfect balance of textures.
• Impress Your Friends: Bring these to any gathering, and you’ll be the hero of the party. Expect lots of compliments and recipe requests!
• Fun to Bake: Making brown butter is like a mini science experiment in your kitchen. It’s fun to watch and even more fun to taste!
• Versatile and Customizable: Add your favorite mix-ins like toffee bits, pecans or walnuts or keep it classic. These cookies are perfect no matter how you customize them.
• Guaranteed Smiles: Whether you’re baking for yourself or sharing with others, these cookies are guaranteed to bring joy and smiles all around.
• Veganize!  You can make these vegan easily!  See our FAQ’s below how!

What Is Brown Butter?

Brown butter is butter that has been cooked for a longer time than usual. This makes the milk bits in the butter turn brown. You heat the butter until it melts and then continue heating a little bit longer for about 5 minutes.

When you make brown butter, it tastes really good and has a toasty nutty aroma and depth of flavor that you can’t get with regular melted butter. In France, brown butter is called “beurre noisette” and it tastes like nuts, toast, and hazelnuts. It’s so good and can be used in sweet as well as savory dishes.

Ingredients You Need

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

• 1 cup good quality unsalted butter 
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
• 1 & 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, measure flour correctly (for thicker cookies, you can add an additional 2 -3 tablespoons of flour if desired)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chunks
• Optional: flaky sea salt

How to Make The Brown Butter for This Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

1. To make classic browned butter, place your butter in a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat.
2. Cook until the butter has melted, and then continue to cook, swirling the pan often and stirring with a whisk or rubber spatula, until the butter foams and turns golden brown and nutty – this process should take 3-5 minutes. Then, take the browned butter off the heat and place it in a glass bowl or measuring cup and let it cool for another 20 minutes while you prep the rest of the other ingredients.

Instructions How to Make The Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Add the butter, sugars, and vanilla to the large bowl using a mixer and beat on medium high speed for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the eggs and beat for 1-2 minutes until mixture becomes shiny and smooth. 
3. Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined into a dense, shiny dough. 
4. Using a large cookie scoop, or you can roll your cookie dough into ¼ cup or 3-inch cookie dough balls, place scooped cookie dough balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and place this tray in the fridge for thicker cookies or let the cookies rest on the counter for normal looking cookies for 20-30 minutes to further hydrate the flour and bring out the browned butter flavor more in the cookies, then preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
5. Bake cookie dough balls for 9-11 minutes on parchment lined baking sheets, until the edges look cooked but the middles are still slightly soft and puffy. 
6. Remove from the oven and let the cookies continue resting on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes so you get that crispy exterior with the slightly thick, underbaked center, as they need this time to set up, or they will fall apart when you try to remove them. 
7. Optional: Add a sprinkle of sea salt to the cookies if you love the sweet and salty taste in your brown butter chocolate chip cookies.
8. Once the cookies have cooled, you can transfer them to a wire rack.  They cookies will be gooey, with melty chocolate and full of brown butter flavor!  

Storing Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Keep your Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies fresh and fabulous by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay deliciously soft and chewy for up to a week – if they last that long!

Freezing Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

• For longer storage, freeze the cookies on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. When you’re ready to enjoy them, let the cookies thaw at room temperature or give them a quick zap in the microwave for that just-baked taste.

Other Variations

Ready to get creative? Try these fun twists to make your Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe even more exciting:

• Nutty Delight: Add a cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for an extra crunch that pairs perfectly with the brown butter.
• Double Chocolate: Mix in white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks for a decadent double chocolate experience.
• Coconut Dream: Add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut to the dough for a tropical twist that will transport you to cookie paradise.
• Spiced Up: Sprinkle in a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg for a warm, cozy flavor.
• Peanut Butter Bliss: Swirl in a few tablespoons of creamy peanut butter for a rich, indulgent treat.
• Want to enhance your brown butter? Bon Appetit shows you how!

FAQs for Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

• Absolutely! Prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 3 days before baking. Scoop the dough into balls and store them in an airtight container. When you’re ready to bake, let the dough sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before popping them in the oven.

Can I chill the dough with this brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe?

• Chilling the dough hydrates the flour and solidifies the butter, resulting in thicker, chewier cookies with a more pronounced brown butter flavor. It also helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

Is it ok if I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

• Yes, you can use salted butter, but be sure to reduce the added salt in the recipe to balance the flavors.

What if I don’t have parchment paper?

• No worries! Use a silicone baking mat or lightly grease your baking sheet with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.

How can I make these cookies vegan?

• No problem! Here’s how you can make these Vegan Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies:

1. Butter Substitute: Use a plant-based butter, such as Earth Balance, and brown it the same way you would with regular butter. Many vegan butters brown just as nicely and give you that nutty flavor.
2. Egg Substitute: Replace the eggs with a flaxseed or chia seed mixture. For each egg, mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for a few minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency.
3. Chocolate Chips: Make sure to use vegan chocolate chips. Many brands offer dairy-free options that taste just as delicious.

Alright, cookie enthusiasts, let’s wrap this up with a bang! These Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are not just any cookies; they’re the ultimate treat that will elevate your baking game to legendary status. Get ready to indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter mingling with gooey, melty chocolate chips!  It’s like a flavor symphony that hits all the right notes.

These browned butter cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family or savoring with your favorite cup of coffee. They’re guaranteed to brighten even the gloomiest of days. So, what are you waiting for? Get those aprons on and start baking these scrumptious delights. Your taste buds will thank you for this brown butter chocolate chip cookie recipe!

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Kim Lange

Discover the magic of Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. This easy recipe features nutty browned butter & decadent, gooey chocolate chips.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Chilling Dough 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, baking

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup good quality unsalted butter use vegan butter for vegan option
• 1 cup granulated sugar can reduce to 3/4 cup, use organic sugar for vegan option
• 1 cup light or dark brown sugar can reduce to 3/4 cup, use organic brown sugar for vegan option
• 1.5 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs use chia eggs or flaxseed eggs for vegan option
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour measure flour correctly (for thicker cookies, you can add an additional 2-3 tablespoons of flour if desired)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chunks use non-dairy chocolate chips for vegan option
• sea salt optional

Instructions

 

How to Make The Brown Butter

• To make classic browned butter, place your butter in a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat.
• Cook until the butter has melted, and then continue to cook, swirling the pan often and stirring with a whisk or rubber spatula, until the butter foams and turns golden brown and nutty - this process should take 3-5 minutes. Then, take the browned butter off the heat and place it in a glass bowl or measuring cup and let it cool for another 20 minutes while you prep the rest of the other ingredients.

Instructions How to Make The Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Add the brown butter, sugars, and vanilla to the large bowl using a mixer and beat on medium high speed for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the eggs and beat for 1-2 minutes until mixture becomes shiny and smooth.
• Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined into a dense, shiny dough.
• Using a large cookie scoop, or you can roll your cookie dough into ¼ cup or 3-inch cookie dough balls, place scooped cookie dough balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and place this tray in the fridge for thicker cookies or let the cookies rest on the counter for normal looking cookies for 20-30 minutes to further hydrate the flour and bring out the browned butter flavor more in the cookies, then preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Bake cookie dough balls for 9-11 minutes on parchment lined baking sheets, until the edges look cooked but the middles are still slightly soft and puffy.
• Remove from the oven and let the cookies continue resting on the baking sheet for 15-20 minutes so you get that crispy exterior with the slightly thick, underbaked center, as they need this time to set up, or they will fall apart when you try to remove them.
• Optional: Add a sprinkle of sea salt to the cookies if you love the sweet and salty taste in your brown butter chocolate chip cookies.
• Once the cookies have cooled, you can transfer them to a wire rack.  They cookies will be gooey, with melty chocolate and full of brown butter flavor!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 213mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 262IUCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

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