Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (2024)

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Published: Mar 04, 2024 Last Updated: Mar 4, 2024

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies make a good thing even better by adding nutty brown butter to my classic chewy chocolate chip cookies. No chilling the dough needed!

For other ways to enjoy Chocolate Chip Cookies, try these Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies or Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Why make Brown Butter Cookies

Brown butter is that little something-something that makes everything that much more delicious.

It’s such a simple trick—melt butter on the stovetop and keep cooking it until it’s fragrant and nutty.

Then, add it to recipes like snickerdoodles and rice krispie treats to give them an instant upgrade.

I’ve been testing this recipe over on my Instagram page and it’s been such a hit!

Here’s why you’ll love them:

• They’re so easy! These brown butter chocolate chip cookies aren’t any more difficult than a standard chocolate chip cookie recipe (or these Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies). The only extra step is making the browned butter!
• They’ve got that irresistible chewy texture we all love in chocolate chip cookies.
• No chilling the dough needed.
• You just have to try them to see for yourself—these are the best chocolate chip cookies! Buttery, slightly nutty, with so much depth and rich flavor in every bite.

For a super thick cookie, be sure to give these world famous Levain Cookies a try soon.

Important Ingredient Notes

• Butter – Although I usually use unsalted butter for baking, this is a recipe where salted does work! Use what you have on hand!
• Light brown sugar – This has a milder flavor than dark brown sugar, which is what we want here—it gives the brown butter flavor the chance to shine!
• Vanilla extract – Use a high-quality pure vanilla extract or homemade vanilla extract.
• All-purpose flour – Measure the flour by lightly spooning it into the measuring cups rather than scooping.
• Semi-sweet chocolate – You can use chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, or a coarsely chopped chocolate bar. I like to use chocolate bars because you get a nice mix of large and small pieces.
• Flaked sea salt – This is optional, but really, it’s a must if you love sweet-and-salty treats! It really makes these cookies pop.

How to Make Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

PRO TIP: Before beginning, use our guide on how to brown butter for best tips and tricks!

Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Continue heating for about 5 minutes, swirling the pan gently. The butter will brown and begin to foam, then stop bubbling. Remove the pan from the heat.

Make the Cookie Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar.
• Beat for about 2 minutes with a paddle attachment.
• Add the vanilla and eggs and beat until well mixed.
• Mix in the flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined.

Add chocolate. Fold in the chopped chocolate bars.

Bake: Place the pans in the oven and bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired, then cool on a wire rack.