Uncle Mike’s Salted Brown Butter Cookies

Name: Uncle Mike’s Salted Brown Butter Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## The Creaming Stage; 175 g brown sugar; 150 g white sugar; 230 g browned butter (you can do half browned, half reg!); ## The Adding Eggs Stage; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla extract; ## The Dry Ingredient Stage; 375 g all-purpose flour; 6 g baking soda; 10 g kosher salt; 250 g semi-sweet chocolate chips; 100 g toasted walnuts (optional)

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This recipe transforms the classic chocolate chip cookie into a rich, gourmet treat with nutty, caramelized notes. By browning the butter, you unlock a deep, toasty flavor that pairs perfectly with semi-sweet chocolate. A heavy sprinkle of kosher salt adds a savory touch, balancing the sweetness and enhancing every bite. The combination of brown and white sugar creates a soft, chewy texture reminiscent of the beloved mall cookies, while the flavor profile offers the elevated sophistication of a bakery-style gourmet cookie. These salted chocolate chip cookies deliver buttery indulgence with the perfect balance of comfort and decadence.

Prep 00:20

Cook 00:12

Total 00:32

Yield 24

Ingredients

The Creaming Stage
175 g brown sugar
150 g white sugar
230 g browned butter (you can do half browned, half reg!)
The Adding Eggs Stage
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla paste or vanilla extract
The Dry Ingredient Stage
375 g all-purpose flour
6 g baking soda
10 g kosher salt
250 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
100 g toasted walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1

Place the butter in a light-colored saucepan (to see the color change) and melt it over medium heat. Swirl the pan or stir occasionally as the butter foams, sizzles, and begins to turn golden brown, with a nutty aroma and small browned bits forming at the bottom (this takes about 5–8 minutes). Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning, and let it cool until semi-solid before using in the recipe.
2

Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
3

Mix in the eggs (one at a time) and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the AP flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips (and optional add-ins, if using).
6

Using a #20 scoop (or about 2 tablespoons of dough), scoop cookie dough and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Arrange in a 3x5 pattern on each tray.
7

Bake at 350°F/175°C. 12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft. The bottom should be light golden brown. Depending on your oven and altitude, this will vary!
8

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.