If you’ve ever wondered what makes a good cookie an AMAZING cookie, the answer is probably brown butter.
It’s that one simple ingredient that completely changes the game.
Taking a few extra minutes to brown your butter adds a deep, nutty, and toasty flavor that just can’t be beat. It makes every cookie taste richer and SO much more delicious.
It’s the secret ingredient that will make everyone ask for your recipe.
I’ve gathered up my absolute favorite brown butter cookie recipes to get you started.
You’ll find everything from the classics to some fun new ideas. There’s truly something here for every cookie lover.
1. Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver a rich, nutty flavor that’s hard to beat. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re a quick and delicious treat that feels like homemade.
2. Brown Butter Sourdough Discard Maple Cookies
These Brown Butter Sourdough Discard Maple Cookies are a sweet way to use up your extra sourdough starter. They’re rich, chewy, and drizzled with a simple maple glaze that’s perfect for fall.
3. Browned Butter & Hersheys Kiss Cookie Bars
These Browned Butter & Hersheys Kiss Cookie Bars are rich, buttery, and packed with sweet chocolate chips.
Perfect for cookie lovers craving a cozy treat with a golden, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
4. Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
These brown butter pecan cookies are rich, crunchy, and packed with warm, toasty flavor.
Perfect for cookie swaps or a sweet treat with coffee, they’re made with buttery pecans and a touch of maple syrup.
5. Brown Butter Shortbread Cookies
These brown butter shortbread cookies bring a rich, toasty flavor that’s impossible to resist. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re a cozy treat perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of tea.
6. Brown butter chocolate chip cookies
Brown butter chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich, gooey chocolate—each bite is a little treat. Made with simple ingredients, these homemade cookies bring a sweet, caramel-like flavor that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself.
7. Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies bring a rich, toasty flavor that’s impossible to resist.
Just a few simple ingredients and a little baking magic make them taste like they came from a fancy bakery.
8. Gluten-Free Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These gluten-free brown butter chocolate chip cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with deep flavor from browned butter and dark chocolate chunks.
Perfect for any cookie lover, they’re easy to make and ready in under an hour—just the right treat with a hint of flaky sea salt.
9. Brown Butter Maple Nutmeg Cookies
These Brown Butter Maple Nutmeg Cookies are a warm, comforting treat with a rich buttery base and a hint of sweet maple glaze.
They’re spiced with just a touch of nutmeg, making each bite cozy and delicious.
10. Oatmeal Cookie Bars with Brown Butter and Salted Nutella Swirl
These chewy oatmeal cookie bars are kissed with brown butter and swirls of creamy Nutella for a rich, satisfying treat.
Perfectly sweet with a hint of cinnamon and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they’re a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert.
11. Butter Pecan Cookies
These Butter Pecan Cookies deliver rich, toasty flavor from browned butter and sweet crunch from toasted pecans.
They’re perfectly chewy with a delicate crisp edge—each bite is soft, satisfying, and hard to resist.
12. Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter and Toffee
These chocolate chip cookies with brown butter and toffee are rich, chewy, and packed with flavor.
Perfect for any sweet tooth, they’re made with dark chocolate chips and crisp toffee bits for a deliciously satisfying treat.
13. Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
Brown Butter Pecan Cookies deliver a rich, comforting flavor that’s perfect for fall. With crispy edges, a chewy center, and the warm taste of brown butter and cinnamon, they’re a simple treat you’ll keep coming back to.
14. Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Best Recipe)
These brown butter chocolate chip cookies deliver rich, toasty flavor and a perfect chewy texture in every bite.
Easy to make in a small batch, they’re ready in no time and are ideal for anyone craving a classic chocolate chip cookie with a twist.