Description
These Brown Butter Cookies are rich, nutty, and perfectly chewy — the ultimate cookie for serious dessert lovers. With the deep caramelized flavor of brown butter and a hint of sea salt, they’ll instantly wow your friends (and your taste buds).
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring often, until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and browned butter until combined.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth and glossy.
4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Cover dough and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) for the best flavor.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
11. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt right after baking and let cool on the pan for 5 minutes.
Notes
Use dark brown sugar for deeper caramel flavor.
Add toasted pecans or white chocolate for fun variations.
Chilling the dough enhances the texture and flavor — don’t skip it!
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brown butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, nutty cookies, gourmet cookie recipe