For the longest time I wanted to bake using browned butter…and did not know what to bake until I thought…why not use the brown of the butter for the chocolate chips cookie? And it was exactly what I did.
I just could not believe the aroma that came from browning the butter…I felt like drinking the melted butter…of course I did not, but the smell was very inviting. It is a very simple recipes, very similar to the recipe of my chocolate chips cookies (well, I did not have brown sugar so used ….) and added an extra step for browning the butter, but let me tell you, well worth the extra pan that I had to wash.
Before I forget, I just added a new page, TRAVEL. There you can find pictures from our recent travels, if you are interested in seeing it…be warned, it is kind of long, so get some popcorn and a drink 
Now back to the recipe…
Ingredients:
½ cup (1 stick) butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup chocolate chips
2/3 cup chopped walnut
Method:
Place the butter in a small pan on medium heat. Let the butter melt by stirring frequently, once the butter melts and begins to foam, continue to cook until brown specks start to form. Be careful so you do not burn it. The butter will have a wonderful nutty aroma. Remove from the heat and let it cool down.
Preheat oven to 3500F degrees.
In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer cream together the browned butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Combine dry ingredients to the creamed butter. Stir in the chocolate chips and the walnut.
With the help of two spoons, spoon the dough on to a wax paper, cover cookie sheet or a silicone mate, 1 inch apart.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or just until edges are slightly brown.
Makes two dozen cookies.
Did you know that browned butter is “beurre noisette” in French? It means hazelnut butter and it is often used in French pastry production. The process of browning the butter starts with placing the butter in heat until the butter melts and begins to foam. The color will be from a yellow to golden tan to a toasty brown. Brown butter is very versatile and can be used wherever butter is used.
Thank you for stopping by Simple Recipes and have a great week!
Brown butter is still on my list of things to try. Your cookies are surely inspiring me to stop waiting and give it a go. Thanks for sharing:) Have a great week Juliana!
Not only do your cookies sound decadently delicious but I love the first photo with the bow and little ornament with the name of your post…so cute.
Browned butter AND choc chips? You are a genius, Juliana!
Browned butter adds such great flavor. They look fantastic, Juliana! Could never stop at one or two of those
I made browned butter for the first time this weekend and fell in love! Need to try these cookies!
These cookies look so yummy! I tried browning once and it got burnt! I have to try again:D
Is there any other season better than Christmas to make delicious sweets and cookies and share them with your friends and family? I think not! They look absolutely irresistible!
These cookies are absolutely irresistible my friend
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
How fun – bringing these on trips wouldn’t be so bad….
I made these, and I loved them. Yours look great!
These look so delicious. I just discovered brown butter this past fall and can’t believe how wonderful it is! I love chocolate chip cookies.
I’ve always wanted to try these!
I’ve become a browned butter addict with my baked goods. These look perfect, Juliana!
If you ever bake blondies, browned butter is awesome in that, too. Mmm, wish I had a plate of these cookies in front of me now.
I love adding browned butter to everything! In fact, I should just keep some in the fridge
Those cookies look extremely good and ever so addictive!
Cheers,
Rosa
Using browned butter in chocolate chips cookies, what a great idea, wondered if it will work for other cookies too..
what a clever idea to use browned butter for these cookies
I have yet to try making browned butter. I see it used all the time, and folks rave about the wonderful flavor it adds to dishes. My son is coming for dinner in a few weeks and loves cookies. I’ll have to make these for him and give it a try.
Hi Juliana, I love chocolate chips cookies. Your look sooo good, nice to go with hot coffee. YUMMY!
Have a lovely week ahead.
Nutty flavors from both butter and walnuts? I’d love to try it now : ).
Hey Juliana, this is interesting. I’ve never actually gone and browned butter for a recipe before. Must give yours a try.
Ooh, yum! I love browned butter. And in cookies? That sounds delicious!
My aunt used to brown butter and yes, the aroma was just unbelievable. These cookies look delicious. I hope you are enjoying the rest of the week, Juliana!
I’m not sure a chocolate chip cookie could look any more appealing than these!!
Oh wow, nutty, salty browned butter sounds like the perfect way to elevate the classic chocolate chip cookie to new heights! The look of those gooey chocolate chips is just irresistible.
I recently made chocolate chip cookies using brown butter and thought it gave such a wonderful nutty flavor so I know your cookies were excellent-isn’t it fun to try new things in baking? Your photos are showing off those flavorful yummy cookies for sure;-)
Browned butter is such good stuff. But I’ve never had it in cookies – wonderful idea! And I love it with the chocolate chips. These must taste awesome. Thanks so much.
MMmmm browned butter in cookies is an amazing move!
wow these cookies look perfect I need to try browned butter and i will enjoy the travel section
Love chocolate chip cookies. Your browned butter version looks absolutely delicious. I bet they don’t last long in your house
I love baking with brown butter too. That adds so much flavor. Your cookies look scrumptious! Perfect for some cookie exchange. hehehe…
OMG I love the way you think! If I was there with you, I would have dared you to drink the melted butter LOL BUt then again, if you did, although tempting, you may not have had the stomach for these amazing cookies. Phew
these look wonderful, Juliana. I have baked cakes with brown butter, but never cookies! Such a great idea. I’ve been baking a lot of cookies lately, too–while waiting for the birth of my first grandbaby. Hope you are having a great week—Nancy
Divine & tasty looking cc cookies! MMMMM! A tasty food gift too!
JUliana, I can already imagine how beautiful the aroma must be from these cookies. I am thrilled to learn that you use browned butter. I actually always prepare it when making Financiers (French almond soft mini-cakes) and it’s called “hazelnut butter” in France (probably because of the gorgeous nutty aroma…).
i was startled by the difference browned butter makes when you taste it in something in which you’ve previously just used regular butter–it’s amazing!
Aww, how cute! Those cookies would make a perfect gift!
These chocolate cookies look divine! I love browned butter.
What a fabulous idea!! Why didn’t I think of that? Have a great weekend.
Nice! I need to try this browned butter phenomenon
It just sounds so delicious!
I just viewed your wonderful pictures of Africa-it reminded me of what a great trip we all had.Hope all is well with you and Stan.
I love browned butter! These cookie sound fantastic with it and with the walnuts.
Ohhh! I have to try this one!
P.S. I love your Travel Page, too!
Very smart move, Juliana! I’m going to make chocolate chip cookies for Santa (as per kids’ request) but I’m making them with brown butter (for me)!
Browned butter is a great idea. These look wonderful.