Crispy-Edge Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies feature a nutty richness from browned butter with crispy edges and soft centers, delivering a perfect balance of texture and flavor in a simple, quick recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed (165g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown butter carefully in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown flecks appear and it smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add the slightly cooled browned butter and mix until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Chill dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour for best texture (optional).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and crisp but centers look set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use a light-colored pan to brown butter to better monitor color and avoid burning. Let browned butter cool slightly before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling. Chill dough to control spreading and deepen flavor. If edges brown too fast, reduce oven temperature by 10-15°F. For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond and oat flour blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 2
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