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Marry Me Cookies


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

This recipe elevates classic chocolate chip cookies by using browned butter for a deep, caramelized flavor and adding oats for chewiness. The combination of two types of chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon creates a cookie that is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced between sweet and slightly spiced.


Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups (250 g) light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned oats
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Mix-ins:

  • 1 cup (168 g) white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (168 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Butter

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir continuously as it begins to foam.
  2. Watch for small brown specks forming at the bottom of the pan—this means the butter is browned.
  3. Once the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, remove from heat.
  4. Immediately pour the browned butter into a mixing bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

  1. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the cooled browned butter and stir until smooth.
  2. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Step 4: Fold in Chocolate Chips

  1. Gently mix in the white and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  2. If desired, reserve a few chocolate chips to press on top of the cookies before baking.

Step 5: Scoop & Shape the Cookies

  1. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  2. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  3. Gently press each cookie down slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.

Step 6: Bake the Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft.
  3. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead Dough: The dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping.
  • Freezing Dough: Scoop dough balls onto a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to a freezer bag and bake directly from frozen—just add 1-2 extra minutes to the baking time.
  • Storing Cookies: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For softer cookies, store with a slice of bread.
  • Gluten-Free Adaptation: Use gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.

 

  • Extra Flavor Tip: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-and-salty twist.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Sodium: 115mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g