Description
Delicious chocolate chip cookies made with browned butter for a rich flavor and chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1–1/2 cups brown sugar (packed, see note 1)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups flour
- 1–3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1–3/4 cups chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a light-colored, wide saucepan over medium-high heat. Once melted, reduce to medium and stir constantly with a silicone spatula. Butter will bubble and foam. When it smells nutty and you see light-brown specks beneath the foam, remove from heat and pour into the stand mixer bowl, scraping in all the bits. Let it fully cool to room temperature (I like to pop the bowl in the freezer).
- Place the stand mixer bowl onto the mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the dark brown sugar and whisk on medium-high speed for 2 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix until just combined.
- Add baking soda, salt, baking powder, and oats. Mix. Stir in flour and chocolate chips until no dry streaks remain; don’t overmix. Tightly cover dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
- Scoop then roll balls of dough about 2-1/2 tablespoons (50 grams) each and place them on the pan. Leave space for spreading—only bake 6 cookies at a time. Bake for 8–11 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Keep a close eye to ensure they remain soft and chewy in the center. I prefer to slightly underbake for a tender texture. See note 2.
- Once removed from the oven, you can press in a few extra chocolate chips on top and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired. Let the cookies sit on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Note 1: Dark brown sugar adds a richer flavor.
- Note 2: Slightly underbaking helps retain moisture for chewy cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg