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Breaking apart a warm oatmeal cookie to show melted chocolate chunks.

Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chunks or chips
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the butter in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until browned and nutty.
  3. Transfer the butter to a bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the butter until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt, stirring until a dough forms.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chunks gently with a spatula.
  7. Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the sheet.
  8. Flatten the tops slightly with your palm.
  9. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove and tap the pan on the counter to flatten the cookies.
  10. Bake for another 2-3 minutes until the edges are golden.
  11. Cool on the sheet and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.