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Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies blend chewy oatmeal goodness with melty chocolate chips, seasoned with delightful notes of brown butter, making them the perfect nostalgic treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Browned for flavor
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Save some for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring continuously until it turns a golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Pour in the brown butter, making sure to scrape all the delicious brown bits from the saucepan.
  3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Final Steps
  1. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some to sprinkle on top before baking.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheet, ensuring space for spreading.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for better shape and flavor. Cookies can be frozen in layers to preserve freshness.