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Cozy Bakery-Style Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These brown butter chocolate chip cookies capture the warm, nutty richness of a cozy bakery with crisp edges and soft, tender centers. Perfect for a comforting treat any day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270 g) chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and dark)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts and foams. Continue stirring until the butter turns golden brown with a nutty aroma and tiny brown specks appear. Remove from heat immediately to avoid burning. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and browned butter: Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup light brown sugar to the cooled browned butter. Whisk until combined and smooth.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the batter is glossy and thick.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a wooden spoon or spatula. Mix just until combined to keep cookies tender.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Fold in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Optional chilling: Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes to overnight for thicker, chewier cookies.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Form cookies: Scoop dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly soft and puffy. Avoid overbaking.
  11. Cool cookies: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to watch the butter brown. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Chilling the dough is optional but recommended for thicker, chewier cookies. Pull cookies out when edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked; they firm up as they cool. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour and adjust baking time. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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