Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy in the center with lightly crisp edges and a rich, buttery flavor. Browning the butter adds a subtle nutty aroma that makes these homemade cookies taste even more delicious than classic chocolate chip cookies.
Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect for sharing with family or enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for afternoon tea, coffee breaks, or holiday baking.
- Rich brown butter adds extra depth of flavor.
- Soft and chewy centers with lightly crisp edges.
- Easy to make with everyday ingredients.
- Ready in about 30 minutes.
While Testing This Recipe…
These little tips made the cookies even better:
- Let the browned butter cool slightly before mixing it with the egg to prevent scrambling.
- For softer, chewier cookies, bake them for about 9 minutes.
- If you prefer crispier edges, bake them for the full 10 minutes.
- Don’t overbake. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- If possible, let the dough rest for 15–20 minutes before baking for an even better texture.
Ingredient Notes
Browning the butter gives these cookies a delicate nutty flavor that makes them stand out from classic chocolate chip cookies. Cornstarch helps create a soft, tender texture while keeping the cookies chewy in the center.
If you enjoy baking homemade cookies, be sure to try my Mixed Nut Cookies, Coffee Oatmeal Cookies, and Pecan Shortbread. Each recipe has its own unique flavor and texture.
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does browning the butter do?
Browning the butter gives the cookies a rich, slightly nutty flavor that adds more depth than regular melted butter.
Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Yes. Scoop the dough into portions and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.
Why is cornstarch used?
Cornstarch helps create a softer, more tender cookie while keeping the center chewy.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup butter
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the browned butter with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal size balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Notes
- Let the browned butter cool slightly before mixing it with the egg to prevent scrambling.
- For softer, chewier cookies, bake them for about 9 minutes.
- If you prefer crispier edges, bake them for the full 10 minutes.
- Don’t overbake. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- If possible, let the dough rest for 15–20 minutes before baking for an even better texture.
Nutrition
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🍵 Perfect with Tea or Coffee
Enjoy these homemade cookies with your favorite warm drink for the perfect afternoon treat.
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Browned butter is such an interesting ingredient, I never saw it added to the cookies! It surely must make these cookies taste unique, to stand out from all the other chocolate chip cookies 🙂 You cookies look delicious!
Thanks Melanie, they tasted good and chewy 🙂
Yummy! Brown butter makes everything better. I think there are some very mediocre cc cookies but these are not one of them!
Thank you Chris 🙂
You have me at brown butter, Muna. These cookies look scrumptious!
Thanks Angie, I’m thinking of making other types of cookies using brown butter, it tasted really good in these cookies 🙂
Browned butter in chocolate chip cookies? Sounds brilliant!
The Old Fat Guy
It is :), thanks for stopping by!
Oh geez, these sound like the perfect cookies, Muna. You had me at crispy edges and chewy middle…my favorite kind of cookie!! 🙂
Thanks David, I think the crispy edges add a nice flavor too 🙂
These cookies look so tasty! I’ve never tried brown butter in them before so that’ll be new for me!
Hey Shelby, I think you will love it, it tastes different than the usual chocolate chip cookie dough!
I’ve never done anything brown butter before… well, except when I make pancakes, and the butter eventually turned brown. :p But this sounds like something I’d love to try! Yummy chocolate cookies.
LOL! I brown the butter that way too 🙂
These cookies look absolutely delicious! I love brown butter cookies!
They were delicious and vanished a little too fast!
Browning the butter sounds very interesting. How adorable these cookies are!