Sometimes the smallest tweak makes the biggest difference — and browning your butter is one of those little tricks that takes our OG Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix to a whole new level.
The Classic Recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of butter. Instead of using it straight from the fridge, here’s how to transform it into nutty, golden perfection:
Step 1: Melt
Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Let it slowly melt, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Brown
Once melted, keep cooking. The butter will foam, then the foam will subside, and little brown specks will form at the bottom. That’s where the magic happens — those are toasted milk solids that give brown butter its rich, caramel-like flavor.
Step 3: Cool
When the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 4–5 minutes), remove from heat. Pour it into a heatproof bowl and let it cool slightly before mixing it into your dough.
And that’s it — a simple upgrade that adds a deep, toasty flavor to your cookies. The result? A batch of chocolate chip cookies that are still crispy around the edges, but now with an irresistible hint of caramel and nuttiness in every bite.
Give it a try next time you bake your OG Mix — you might never go back!