Description
Delight in the rich, nutty flavor of Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies combine the warm aroma of brown butter with hearty oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips, creating a chewy, satisfying treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Sugars
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, swirling the pan frequently to prevent burning. Continue cooking for 4-6 minutes until the butter turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, packed light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just incorporated. Stir in the old-fashioned oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up. The dough can be chilled for up to 24 hours if desired.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the chilled dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookie edges turn golden and the centers look set but soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack. Cool completely before serving to enjoy the perfect chewy texture combined with the slightly crisp edges.
Notes
- Be sure to swirl the butter continuously when browning to avoid burning and achieve the perfect nutty flavor.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for flavor development and to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips according to your preference.
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time slightly; for crisper cookies, bake a minute or two longer.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
