Tender Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These tender brown butter chocolate chip cookies are an easy homemade treat with just five ingredients, featuring a rich nutty flavor from browned butter and gooey chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (135g) chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup (227g) of unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it melts, then continues to bubble. Watch closely as it begins to foam and then turns a deep golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately once browned.
- Mix in brown sugar: Transfer the browned butter into a large mixing bowl. Add 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar and whisk until combined and slightly cooled.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Add 3/4 cup (135g) chocolate chips and gently fold them in, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough (optional): For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Shape and bake: Scoop dough (about 1.5 tablespoons or 25g each) onto the baking sheet, spacing each 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Chill dough for thicker cookies but it’s optional. Use a light-colored pan to better see the butter color change. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Use a cookie scoop for consistent size and even baking. Pull cookies out when edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone for a tender texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Protein: 1.5
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