Brown Butter Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
Rich, chewy cookies with browned butter, honey, and chocolate chips. A gourmet take on the beloved classic.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
02 - 1/2 cup (120 g) honey
03 - 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 3/4 cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
08 - 1 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
→ Mix-ins
11 - 2 cups (340 g) semisweet chocolate chips
12 - Flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter foams and then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together browned butter, honey, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
04 - Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth and glossy.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
06 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
07 - Fold in chocolate chips.
08 - Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and arrange on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
09 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look just set.
10 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The brown butter creates these incredible toffee notes that make people pause and ask whats different
- Honey keeps the centers softer longer than regular sugar, so you get that perfect chew even days later
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- The brown butter needs to cool slightly or it will cook your eggs when you add them
- Underbaking by just one minute makes all the difference for that chewy center
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- Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from seizing when you mix everything together
- Weighing your flour instead of scooping prevents dense, cakey cookies every single time