Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Brown the Butter

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter foams, then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5–7 minutes).
• Remove from heat, pour into a bowl, and let cool for 10 minutes.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients

• In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth.
• Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.

4. Chill the Dough

• Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor).

5. Bake the Cookies

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.

6. Cool and Serve

• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, nutty, and packed with rich chocolatey goodness! Perfect for any occasion. 🍪✨