Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously warm and gooey chocolate chip cookies made with browned butter for a nutty flavor. This easy recipe creates soft, chewy cookies that everyone will love.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, browned Use high-quality unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Sift before measuring
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh for best results
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Use fine sea salt for best taste
- 2 cups chocolate chips Choose high-quality chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using a whisk or spatula until creamy and smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Notes
For added variety, consider mixing in nuts or using dark chocolate chips. Storing cookies in an airtight container maintains their softness.