Description

A budget-friendly, 5-ingredient family favorite featuring crispy edges, a chewy center, and deep nutty flavor from browned butter.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups (340g) chocolate chips

Instructions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams, turns golden-brown, and smells nutty (5-8 minutes). Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool for 10-15 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar vigorously for about 1 minute until glossy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a spatula until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes (optional but recommended for thicker cookies).
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon balls, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm if desired.

Notes

Do not burn the butter; it goes from golden to burnt quickly. Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off, do not scoop directly from the bag. Room temperature eggs blend better. Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain chewiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 16
Sodium: 120
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 24
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

Keywords: brown butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, budget baking, family favorite, easy dessert, 5 ingredient cookies