Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crisp edges, gooey centers, deep nutty flavor from browned butter. the cookie that ruins all other cookies.
- Total time:
- 27 min
- Servings:
- 18
- Per serving:
- 240 kcal
- Cost per serving:
- $0.40
- Difficulty:
- medium
Step-by-step
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling, until amber and nutty smelling, 5–7 minutes. Cool 15 minutes.
Whisk both sugars into cooled butter. Add eggs and vanilla. Whisk vigorously 1 minute.
Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in chocolate.
Chill dough at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).
Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
Scoop 3-tbsp balls 2 inches apart. Bake 11–12 minutes until edges are set, centers look underdone.
11 min timer
Tap pan on counter to flatten centers. Sprinkle with flaky salt. Cool 5 minutes on sheet before moving.
Cook's tip
The chill is non-negotiable. Skipping it = thin, greasy cookies. Overnight chill = chef-tier cookies.
Storage
Airtight at room temperature 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze raw dough balls for 3 months. Bake from frozen, add 2 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbs
- 31g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sugar
- 21g
- Sat Fat
- 7g
- Sodium
- 180mg
Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Why brown the butter?
Browning develops nutty, caramel-like compounds. Night and day difference.
Skip the chill?
Technically yes, practically no. The dough needs to rehydrate the flour and let butter re-solidify.
Reviews
Aisha K.
2 weeks ago
Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.
✓ Would make again
Tola O.
3 days ago
Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.
✓ Would make again
Marcus B.
1 week ago
First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.
✓ Would make again
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