Brown Butter Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)
Chewy cookies with brown butter, honey, chocolate chunks, and sea salt for a rich, nutty twist on the classic favorite.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter
06 - 1/2 cup honey
07 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins & Topping
11 - 2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips or chunks
12 - Flaky sea salt for topping
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, approximately 4–6 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine sea salt until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk cooled brown butter, honey, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until flour disappears. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold chocolate chips or chunks into dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor development.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
09 - Scoop dough using 2-tablespoon portions onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between cookies.
10 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
11 - Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The brown butter adds this incredible nutty depth that makes people ask whats your secret
- Honey keeps the centers chewy for days instead of turning hard like regular cookies
- That finish of flaky sea salt on top makes each bite feel like a fancy dessert
02 -
- Pulling the cookies out when centers look slightly raw is the secret to that perfect chewy texture
- The dough needs at least 30 minutes in the fridge or the cookies will spread too thin and burn
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing when you mix everything together
03 -
- Weigh your flour if possible, because measuring by cup can vary wildly and affect the final texture
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning, especially if your oven has hot spots