Ultimate Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Only Recipe You'll Ever Need!

Best Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1: Brown the Butter [00:00]

Put 3/4 cup of butter on low heat on the stove. Watch it bubble up and turn a beautiful golden brown color.

Step 2: Mix Sugars [00:15]

Take the browned butter off the heat, then add 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of white sugar. Mix until just combined.

Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla [00:30]

Add 1 large egg yolk, 1 whole egg, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla. This is three times the usual amount of vanilla, and it's worth it!

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients [00:45]

Add 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix until just combined.

Step 5: Add Chocolate [01:00]

Fold in 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips or 8 ounces of chopped chocolate.

Step 6: Shape the Cookies [01:15]

Scoop the cookie dough into 2-ounce balls and roll them between your hands. Add a few extra pieces of chocolate on top of each cookie for a nice touch.

Step 7: Chill the Dough [01:30]

Chill the cookies for at least 30 minutes in the fridge to deepen the flavor and improve texture.

Step 8: Bake [01:45]

Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the cookies for 11 to 12 minutes. Always top with a little sea salt before serving. Enjoy your delicious cookies!