Guston

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

The best brown butter chocolate chip cookies with a crispy edge and chewy center

Vane🧸
Prep
15m
Cook
13m
Steps
9
Servings
18
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1Brown the butter10 min

    Brown the butter and let it cool for 10 minutes.

    Butter
  2. Step 2Mix butter and sugars

    Mix the butter with brown and granulated sugar.

    ButterBrown sugarSugar
  3. Step 3Add wet ingredients

    Mix in the egg, egg yolk & vanilla.

    EggVanilla extract
  4. Step 4Fold in dry ingredients

    Fold in the flour, baking soda & salt just until combined (don't over mix).

    Note

    Don't over mix to keep the cookies tender

    All-purpose flourBaking sodaSalt
  5. Step 5Fold in chocolate

    Fold in the chocolate.

    Chocolate chips
  6. Step 6Scoop the dough

    Scoop into 3 tbsp-sized balls.

  7. Step 7Chill the dough2h

    Chill the dough balls for at least 1-3 hrs in the fridge.

    Note

    Chilling helps develop flavor and prevents spreading

  8. Step 8Bake the cookies13 min

    Bake at 350°F for 12–13 minutes.

  9. Step 9Cool and serve

    Let cool slightly & enjoy!

    Note

    Top with flaky sea salt if desired for extra flavor

    Flaky sea salt