40+ Brown Butter Cookie Recipes to Bake Today

My friend Emma recently shared her obsession with brown butter cookies. She raved about how this simple twist elevates ordinary cookies into something extraordinary.

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1. Classic Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

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BA’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies from Bon Appetit.

Rating: 4.5. Ingredients: 4, 5(1415).

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from NYT Cooking – The New York Times.

Cooking Time: 1 h 50 min. Rating: 5.

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Southern Living.

Cooking Time: 1 h 50 min. Rating: 4.9.

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Let’s start with a timeless favorite – the chocolate chip cookie, but with a delightful brown butter twist. To make these, you’ll need unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips.

Begin by browning the butter in a saucepan until it turns golden and smells nutty. Let it cool, then cream it with the sugars. Mix in the eggs and vanilla, followed by the dry ingredients. Fold in the chocolate chips and chill the dough for an hour. Scoop onto baking sheets and bake until golden brown. The result? A cookie with deep, complex flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.

2. Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Bliss

Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Bliss Recipes

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Browned Butter Snickerdoodles from I Am Baker.

Cooking Time: 43 min. Rating: 5.

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Brown Butter Salted Caramel Snickerdoodles from The Recipe Critic.

Cooking Time: 38 min. Rating: 5.

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Snickerdoodle bliss balls from nourished bliss.

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Take your snickerdoodles to the next level with brown butter. You’ll need brown butter, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet in another. Combine them, then chill the dough.

Roll the dough balls in cinnamon sugar before baking. The brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that perfectly complements the cinnamon. These cookies are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and absolutely irresistible.

3. Salted Caramel Brown Butter Cookies

Salted Caramel Brown Butter Cookies Recipes

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Brown Butter Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies from Cloudy Kitchen.

Cooking Time: 1 h 5 min. Rating: 4.9.

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Brown Butter Salted Caramel Chip Cookies from Our Best Bites.

Cooking Time: 27 min. Rating: 4.8.

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Brown Butter Salted Caramel Cookies from Two Peas & Their Pod.

Cooking Time: 25 min. Rating: 4.7.

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For a truly indulgent treat, try these salted caramel brown butter cookies. You’ll need brown butter, flour, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and caramel candies. Make the dough as usual with the browned butter, then chill it.

Before baking, press a caramel candy into each cookie dough ball. As they bake, the caramel melts, creating a gooey center. Sprinkle with sea salt right after baking for that perfect sweet-salty balance. These cookies are a showstopper at any gathering.

4. Nutty Brown Butter Pecan Cookies

Nutty Brown Butter Pecan Cookies Recipes

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Brown Butter Pecan Cookies from The Salted Sweets.

Cooking Time: 50 min. Rating: 5.

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Brown Butter Pecan Cookies from Allrecipes.

Cooking Time: 1 h 5 min. Rating: 4.5.

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Brown Butter Pecan Cookies from Biscuits & Burlap.

Cooking Time: 25 min. Rating: 4.8.

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Pecans and brown butter are a match made in cookie heaven. Gather brown butter, flour, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, salt, and chopped pecans. Toast the pecans first to enhance their flavor. Mix the browned butter with sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then fold in the dry ingredients and pecans.

Chill the dough, then scoop and bake. The result is a cookie with a rich, buttery flavor and delightful crunch from the pecans. They’re perfect with a cup of coffee or as an afternoon snack.

5. Zesty Brown Butter Lemon Cookies

Zesty Brown Butter Lemon Cookies Recipes

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Lemon Blueberry Cookies from The Frizzled Leek.

Cooking Time: 25 min. Rating: 5.

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Lemony Butter Cookies from Food & Wine.

Cooking Time: 1 h 15 min. Rating: 5.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies from Browned Butter Blondie.

Cooking Time: 20 min. Rating: 4.9.

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For a refreshing twist, try these brown butter lemon cookies. You’ll need brown butter, flour, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder, and salt. The process is similar to other cookies, but with the addition of lemon zest and juice for a bright, citrusy flavor.

The brown butter adds depth to the lemon, creating a complex and delicious cookie. Dust with powdered sugar for a pretty finish. These cookies are perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

6. Spiced Brown Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Spiced Brown Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipes

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The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Baker by Nature.

Rating: 4.9.

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Brown Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from The Salted Sweets.

Cooking Time: 2 h 57 min. Rating: 5.

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Brown Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Cloudy Kitchen.

Cooking Time: 45 min. Rating: 5.

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Elevate the humble oatmeal raisin cookie with brown butter and warm spices. You’ll need brown butter, oats, flour, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt, and raisins. The brown butter amplifies the nutty flavor of the oats, while the spices add warmth and depth.

Mix the ingredients, chill the dough, then bake until golden. These cookies are chewy, comforting, and perfect for cozy afternoons.

7. Decadent Brown Butter Triple Chocolate Cookies

Decadent Brown Butter Triple Chocolate Cookies Recipes

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cloudy Kitchen.

Cooking Time: 1 hr. Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: Dark brown sugar, dark chocolate, vanilla bean paste, egg, baking soda.

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The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Ever Eat from Ambitious Kitchen.

Cooking Time: 2 hr 30 min. Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: Plain greek yogurt, dark brown sugar, dark chocolate chips, sweet chocolate chips, baking soda.

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Favorite Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Pinch of Yum.

Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 min. Rating: 4.5. Ingredients: Brown sugar, chocolate chips, eggs, flour, baking soda.

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Calling all chocolate lovers! These triple chocolate brown butter cookies are a dream come true. You’ll need brown butter, flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and three types of chocolate chips – milk, dark, and white.

The brown butter enhances the richness of the cocoa, while the three types of chocolate create a symphony of flavors. Mix, chill, bake, and prepare for chocolate bliss.

8. Brown Butter Shortbread Cookies

Brown Butter Shortbread Cookies Recipes

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Brown Butter Shortbread Cookies Recipe from Serious Eats.

Rating: 4.7.

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Brown Butter Shortbread Bars (Ted Lasso Biscuits) from Gimme Some Oven.

Cooking Time: 1 h 15 min. Rating: 5.

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Brown Butter Raspberry Shortbread from The Kitchn.

Cooking Time: 1 h 45 min. Rating: 5.

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Simple yet sophisticated, brown butter shortbread cookies are a treat for the senses. You only need brown butter, flour, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. The brown butter gives the classic shortbread a nutty, caramel-like flavor that’s simply irresistible.

Mix the ingredients, shape into a log, chill, slice, and bake. These cookies are perfect with tea or as a gift for friends and family.

9. Pumpkin Spice Brown Butter Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Brown Butter Cookies Recipes

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Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies from Butternut Bakery.

Cooking Time: 50 min. Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: Pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, brown sugar, dark brown sugar, pumpkin puree.

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Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies from Sally’s Baking Addiction.

Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 min. Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: Pumpkin pie spice, dark brown sugar, pumpkin puree, rolled oats, cinnamon.

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Brown Butter Pumpkin Sugar Cookies from Mike Bakes NYC.

Cooking Time: 25 min. Rating: 5. Ingredients: Pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, baking soda, baking powder.

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Embrace fall flavors with these pumpkin spice brown butter cookies. You’ll need brown butter, flour, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. The brown butter complements the warm spices and pumpkin beautifully.

Mix the ingredients, chill the dough, then scoop and bake. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of autumn charm.

9. Brown Butter White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

Brown Butter White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies Recipes

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Browned Butter, White Chocolate, and Macadamia Nut Cookies from Bake from Scratch Magazine.

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies from Butternut Bakery.

Rating: 5.

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies from Barley & Sage.

Rating: 5.

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Give the classic white chocolate macadamia cookie a gourmet twist with brown butter. You’ll need brown butter, flour, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, salt, white chocolate chips, and chopped macadamia nuts. The brown butter adds a depth of flavor that perfectly complements the sweet white chocolate and buttery macadamia nuts.

Mix, chill, bake, and enjoy these luxurious cookies that are sure to impress.

10. Brown Butter Ginger Molasses Cookies

Brown Butter Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipes

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Ginger Molasses Cookies from Buttermilk by Sam.

Cooking Time: 32 min. Rating: 4.9.

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Chewy Brown Butter Molasses Cookies from Blue Bowl Recipes.

Cooking Time: 40 min. Rating: 5.

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Brown Butter Molasses Cookies from Baking With Butter.

Cooking Time: 2 h 30 min. Rating: 5.

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Spice up your cookie game with these brown butter ginger molasses cookies. You’ll need brown butter, flour, molasses, brown sugar, eggs, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. The brown butter adds a nutty richness that complements the spices and deep molasses flavor.

Mix the ingredients, chill the dough, then roll in sugar before baking. These cookies are chewy, warmly spiced, and perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.

11. Brown Butter Toffee Cookies

Brown Butter Toffee Cookies Recipes

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Bon Appetit.

Rating: 4.7. Ingredients: 4, 7(717).

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Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies from Handle the Heat.

Cooking Time: 24 h 35 min. Rating: 4.9.

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Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies from Sally’s Baking Addiction.

Rating: 4.6.

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Combine the rich flavors of brown butter and toffee in these irresistible cookies. You’ll need brown butter, flour, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and toffee bits. The brown butter enhances the caramel notes of the toffee, creating a cookie that’s both sophisticated and comforting.

Mix the ingredients, fold in the toffee bits, chill, then bake until golden. These cookies are crunchy, chewy, and utterly addictive.

12. Maple Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

Maple Brown Butter Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Brown Butter Maple Cookies from From My Bowl.

Cooking Time: 1 h 40 min. Rating: 5.

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Brown Butter Chewy Maple Brown Sugar Cookies from Half Baked Harvest.

Cooking Time: 40 min. Rating: 4.4.

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Maple Brown Sugar Cookies from Sally’s Baking Addiction.

Cooking Time: 2 h 30 min. Rating: 4.8.

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For a taste of autumn any time of year, try these maple brown butter sugar cookies. You’ll need brown butter, flour, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. The brown butter and maple syrup create a rich, complex flavor that elevates the humble sugar cookie.

Mix, chill, then roll out and cut into shapes before baking. These cookies are perfect for decorating or enjoying as is with a warm cup of tea.

13. Brown Butter Coconut Cookies

Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipes

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Salted Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies from Half Baked Harvest.

Cooking Time: 30 min. Rating: 4.5. Ingredients: Brown sugar, unsweetened coconut flakes, eggs, baking soda, sea salt.

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Brown Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies from Baker by Nature.

Cooking Time: 2 hr 30 min. Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: Dark brown sugar, sweet chocolate chips, almond extract, cinnamon, shredded coconut.

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Brown Butter Coconut Cookies from Low Carb Yum.

Cooking Time: 30 min. Rating: 4.5. Ingredients: Low carb sugar, coconut flour, almond flour, brown sugar substitute, eggs.

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Transport yourself to the tropics with these brown butter coconut cookies. You’ll need brown butter, flour, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, salt, shredded coconut, and optionally, white chocolate chips. The brown butter adds a nutty dimension that complements the sweet coconut beautifully.

Mix the ingredients, fold in the coconut (and white chocolate if using), chill, then bake. These cookies are chewy, tropical, and perfect for summer days or when you need a mental vacation.

14. Brown Butter Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Brown Butter Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies Recipes

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Brown Butter Thumbprints from Food Network.

Rating: 3.8.

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Brown Butter Raspberry Shortbread from The Kitchn.

Cooking Time: 1 h 45 min. Rating: 5.

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Soft and Buttery Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies from Cloudy Kitchen.

Cooking Time: 30 min. Rating: 5.

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Combine the richness of brown butter with the tartness of raspberries in these delightful thumbprint cookies. You’ll need brown butter, flour, powdered sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, salt, and raspberry jam. The brown butter adds depth to the buttery shortbread base, while the raspberry jam provides a bright, fruity contrast.

Mix the dough, chill, shape into balls with an indentation, fill with jam, and bake. These cookies are beautiful, delicious, and perfect for gifting or special occasions.

15. Brown Butter Banana Bread Cookies

Brown Butter Banana Bread Cookies Recipes

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Soft Banana Bread Cookies from Sprinkles + Scribbles.

Cooking Time: 40 min.

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Brown Butter Bananarama Cookies from Serious Eats.

Cooking Time: 1 h 50 min.

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Banana Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe from Olives + Thyme.

Cooking Time: 1 h 20 min. Rating: 4.9.

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Turn your favorite quick bread into a cookie with these brown butter banana bread cookies. You’ll need brown butter, flour, brown sugar, mashed ripe bananas, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Optionally, add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. The brown butter enhances the caramel notes in the bananas, creating a cookie that’s reminiscent of freshly baked banana bread.

Mix the ingredients, chill the dough, then scoop and bake. These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with comforting banana bread flavor.

Brown butter cookies are a delightful twist on classic recipes, adding depth, richness, and a touch of sophistication to your baking.

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