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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies that are made even better with rich browned butter. They might just be better than the classic and are just as simple to make!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 212 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon PLAIN yogurt I used Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips I used jumbo

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut the butter in pieces and place in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisking frequently allow the butter to brown. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside,
  3. In your mixer, combine sugars and brown butter. Blend until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and yogurt.
  4. Next, mix in the dry ingredients. Fold in the chocolate chips until incorporated. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  5. On a non-stick baking sheet, or lined with parchment paper, scoop the dough out by tablespoons about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake until golden brown in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.

Notes

  • Updated February 22, 2023
  • Originally Posted on July 28, 2013

Nutrition Information

Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 118mg (5%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 261IU (5%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212

% Daily Value*

Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 261IU 5%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.