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Brown Butter Oatmeal Choc Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Oatmeal Choc Chip Cookies
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Brown Butter Oatmeal Choc Chip Cookies offer a rich, nutty caramel flavor from browned butter combined with wholesome oats and melty chocolate chips. With crispy edges and a chewy center, these cookies are a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Butter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (to be browned)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for GF version)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Sugars

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 to 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, dark or white chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring frequently. Watch as it foams and then turns golden brown with small specks forming. When it emits a nutty aroma, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute rising agents and seasonings.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy and rich.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix gently and just until incorporated to avoid tough cookies.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, ensuring pockets of melted chocolate in every cookie.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.

Notes

  • Watch the butter closely while browning to prevent burning.
  • Use rolled oats for the best chew and texture; avoid instant oats.
  • Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes intensifies flavor and controls spreading.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges are firm but centers are still soft.
  • Customize by mixing different types of chocolate chips for a complex taste.

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