Description
These chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookies are naturally gluten-free, featuring crisp edges, a gooey center, and deep nutty flavor from browning the butter. They are easy to make, customizable, and stay soft for days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) gluten-free 1:1 baking flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ cups (250g) dark chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
- Optional: ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams, subsides, and develops brown specks and a nutty aroma (5-7 minutes). Pour into a heat-proof bowl and cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and slightly fluffy.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry streaks remain.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly soft.
- Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt upon removing from the oven.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure brown butter is cooled to room temperature before mixing to prevent the dough from melting. Do not skip the chilling step as it prevents spreading and enhances flavor. For best results, measure flour by weight. If using a gluten-free flour blend without xanthan gum, add ½ teaspoon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: gluten-free cookies, brown butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, gluten-free baking, easy dessert, dairy-free option