Oven-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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Soft, tender chocolate chip cookies with a rich nutty flavor from brown butter, perfect for an easy homemade treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, packed light brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 24 American cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, stirring frequently, until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Step 3: Stir the cooled brown butter into the sugar and egg mixture until combined.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Step 6: Preheat oven to 350°F. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but soft. Cool cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.