Description
A fast, forgiving, and incredibly chewy cookie recipe made with just five core ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, these cookies require no chilling and come together in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it foams, then subsides, revealing brown specks and a nutty aroma (about 3-5 minutes). Immediately pour into a heatproof bowl to stop cooking.
- Once the butter is warm (not piping hot), add sugar and egg to the bowl. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until smooth and slightly glossy.
- Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Add flour and salt to the wet mixture. Mix gently with a fork or spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into 2-inch balls and place on baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning, as burnt butter tastes bitter. Do not overmix the dough to ensure chewy texture. Underbake slightly for gooey centers. Cookies taste better the next day. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: brown butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, easy dessert, weeknight baking, 5 ingredient cookies, chewy cookies, quick dessert