Yield: About 24 cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Estimated Calories: 180 per cookie
These Grandma’s Secret Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are irresistibly chewy, rich, and packed with nutty brown butter flavor. The secret is browning the butter for a deep, toasty taste that takes classic cookies to the next level. Perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until butter is golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Tips
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Use a mix of chocolate chips and chunks for extra texture.
FAQ
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes! Scoop dough onto a tray, freeze, then store in a bag for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the bake time.
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