Description
A delicious recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies made with browned butter for a nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty (5-7 minutes). Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the browned butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the browned butter cool to room temperature before mixing with sugars.
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg