Description

A foolproof, beginner-friendly recipe for chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies that deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort. These cookies are soft in the center, crisp at the edges, and require no complex techniques.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
½ cup (100g) granulated white sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Brown the butter: Place unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it foams, settles, and turns amber with a nutty aroma (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a heat-safe bowl to cool slightly.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Make the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Chill the dough (Optional): Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours to prevent spreading and intensify flavor.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly underbaked.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not burn the butter; it goes from perfect to burnt quickly. Spoon and level the flour to avoid dry cookies. Chilling the dough is recommended to prevent spreading. Underbake slightly for a chewy texture. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 220
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 150
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

Keywords: brown butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, beginner baking, easy dessert, homemade cookies