Classic Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nutty browned butter, pools of molten dark chocolate, and flaky sea salt make these the ultimate bakery-style cookies with crisp edges and super chewy centers.
Why This Recipe Works
Browning the butter boils off excess water while toasting the milk solids, creating a nutty toffee flavor that elevates standard cookies into bakery showstoppers.
Classic Chewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients & Dough Base
Dry Ingredients
Mix-ins & Garnish
Recommended Kitchen Equipment
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Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Swirl occasionally until the butter foams, crackles, and turns a rich golden-amber with toasted aromatic brown specks at the bottom.
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Pour the browned butter into a large mixing bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes. Whisk in brown sugar and granulated sugar until well incorporated and no lumps remain.
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Add eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously for 60 seconds after each addition until the mixture is glossy, pale, and thick ribbon-like.
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Fold in the flour, baking soda, and fine salt using a silicone spatula just until streaks of dry flour disappear. Gently fold in the chopped chocolate chunks.
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Scoop 3-tablespoon mounds of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving 2.5 inches between each cookie. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to develop deep caramel notes.
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Bake in a preheated 350°F (177°C) oven for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and set, but the center is still pale and slightly soft. Tap baking sheet on counter to ripple edges, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and cool on the sheet for 10 minutes.
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📦 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread for up to 5 days to keep them extra soft. Unbaked dough balls can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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