Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy, nutty, deeply flavorful chocolate chip cookies made with browned butter for a richer, toasted aroma and caramel-like taste.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 ½–2 cups chocolate chips or chunks
• Flaky sea salt (optional topping)

Directions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Continue cooking, stirring, until it foams and the milk solids turn golden brown. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes.
3. In a bowl, whisk browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
4. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt
6. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Stir in chocolate chips or chunks.
8. Optional: Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment.
11. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden at the edges but soft in the center.
12. Cool on a wire rack before serving—this helps the flavors deepen.