Sweet Recipe

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft and chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges, gooey centers, and rich caramel flavor for the ultimate cozy homemade dessert.

30 mins Easy Sweet
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

1

Melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown and nutty, then let it cool slightly.

2

Whisk the brown butter with brown sugar and white sugar.

3

Add eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.

4

Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.

5

Fold in chocolate chips.

6

Chill dough for 20 minutes if possible.

7

Scoop dough onto a lined baking tray.

8

Bake at 175°C / 350°F for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden.

9

Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and let cool slightly before serving.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are rich, gooey, and packed with deep caramel flavor that makes them taste bakery-style and extra cozy.

  • Crispy edges and soft centers
  • Rich nutty brown butter flavor
  • Bakery-style cookies at home
  • Easy comforting dessert

Ingredient Notes

Brown butter gives these cookies a warm caramel-like flavor that makes them feel richer and more homemade.

Using both brown sugar and white sugar creates the perfect balance of chewy texture and crisp edges.

Tips For Perfect Cookies

  • Do not overbake the cookies.
  • Chill dough for thicker cookies.
  • Use good quality chocolate chips.
  • Sprinkle sea salt while cookies are warm.

Variations

Add chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chunks, espresso powder, toffee bits, or drizzle with melted chocolate.