Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies take the classic cookie up a notch — thick, soft, and gooey with a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter. The perfect treat for the holidays or any sweet craving.

Little is better than a chocolate chip cookie.

Melty chocolate, gooey carbs – it’s the ultimate dessert. But elevate those cookies with brown butter and now we’re talking.

These cookies are truly perfection.

A not-so-little-known fact about me: I didn’t always have the healthiest relationship with food.

And years ago, my favorite food in the world was a chocolate chip cookie.

So every single time I saw a chocolate chip cookie, I got one. It didn’t matter if it looked good or if I was hungry or if I was in the mood for one.

I was still in the “diet rebel” phase of intuitive eating – it’s the one where you’re beginning to challenge food rules, so you’re still eating anything and everything.

At this point, you’re not yet listening to your body and understanding what sounds good or what it needs in a given moment.

(PS. If you’re currently in this stage, keep going! It’s very common part of the IE journey.)

Anyway, I still love chocolate chip cookies, but I’ve since learned that only a really good cookie will satisfy me. Personally, I don’t love a hard, thin cookie. I want my cookies to be thick and soft and gooey.

And these Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies so fit that description. They’re buttery and soft, while still having a full, rich flavor. 

The brown butter takes the flavor profile up so much and is such a fun way to elevate this classic.

Make these Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies for the holidays or for any time you’re craving something sweet. They do not disappoint. 

Why You’ll Love These Brown Butter Cookies

Brown butter adds a delicious richness to baked goods. And these cookies are SO good.

If you’re looking for a simple but elevated cookie recipe, these Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are it. These brown butter cookies take a classic cookie but make it taste so rich and decadent.

This is an easy cookie recipe that everyone will love. Make a batch to satisfy your sweet tooth or bring them to a holiday party. They’re guaranteed to be a hit.

How to Make Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients You’ll Need

• Butter: Opt for unsalted butter.
• Brown sugar: I used dark brown sugar, but light will work too.
• Eggs: Make sure your eggs are at room temperature. I recommend leaving them on the counter for about 20 minutes before baking.
• Flour: You’ll need all-purpose flour to make these Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.
• Oats: Use quick cooking oats. You can also used rolled or instant oats if needed.
• Chocolate chips: You can use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips.

Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Tips & Variations

• Brown butter: To brown the butter, add it to a large saucepan and stir frequently. You’ll want to see some milk solids form and the butter turn darker in color, but you do not want it to burn. Make sure to keep your eye on it, as it go from browned to burned quickly. It’s best to use a light colored pan so that you can see when the butter has browned.
• Cooking time: All ovens are different, so keep an eye to make sure these Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies don’t overcook. They’ll continue to cook slightly once out of oven and cooling, so I recommend taking them out of the oven when they appear almost a little undercooked to keep that gooey, soft texture.
• Mix ins: Mix these Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies up with chocolate chunks, raisins, or walnuts mixed in.

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Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

These Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies take the classic cookie up a notch — thick, soft, and gooey with a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter. The perfect treat for the holidays or any sweet craving.

Ingredients  

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat. Let the butter melt and then brown, stirring frequently (see notes for tips on how to brown butter – it should take about 5-8 minutes).
• Pour the brown butter into a large bowl and set aside to let cool for a few minutes.
• Once cool, add the brown sugar, eggs, and baking vanilla to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
• In a separate bowl, add the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.
• Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overtax.
• Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some to add to the tops of the cookies.
• Scoop the cookies into balls about the size of a heaping tablespoon. Roll and flatten them gently and place onto the lined baking sheet. You’ll have about 20-25 cookies.
• Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and then serve.

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