Browned Butter Cookies
Indulge in the rich, nutty decadence of Browned Butter Cookies, a treat that elevates classic chocolate chip cookies with the sophisticated flavor of browned butter. This recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a culinary masterpiece, featuring perfectly golden, chewy cookies studded with melty semisweet chocolate chips. The browned butter adds a deep, caramel-like aroma and taste, while chilling the dough enhances the flavors and ensures a flawless texture. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these cookies come together quickly and bake up beautifully in under 12 minutes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, midweek indulgences, or gifting, these cookies are guaranteed to delight everyone who takes a bite. Pro tip: Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 150 grams light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 200 grams semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until browned bits form at the bottom of the pan and the butter smells nutty. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the browned butter to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and browned butter. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Beat until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. Chilling helps enhance the flavor and ensures the cookies bake up with a chewy texture.
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into balls. Place them on the baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart as they will spread while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.9 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 150.3 g | 752% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 875 mg | 292% | |
| Sodium | 3839 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 599.1 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 353.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 404 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 1392 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
