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
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir continuously as it begins to foam.
- Watch for small brown specks forming at the bottom of the pan—this means the butter is browned.
- Once the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, remove from heat.
- Immediately pour the browned butter into a mixing bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the cooled browned butter and stir until smooth.
- Stir in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Step 4: Fold in Chocolate Chips
- Gently mix in the white and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- If desired, reserve a few chocolate chips to press on top of the cookies before baking.
Step 5: Scoop & Shape the Cookies
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Gently press each cookie down slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
Step 6: Bake the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- 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