Brown butter chocolate chip cookies with espresso glaze. Yes, it sounds as fancy as it is. The brown butter brings a rich, nutty depth to the cookies that ordinary butter could never achieve. Toss in some decadent chocolate chips, and top it off with an espresso glaze that makes you feel like you’ve walked straight into a trendy café. These cookies aren’t just baked goods—they’re a statement. They’re sweet, they’re salty, and they might just make you want to cancel all your plans to eat them all. Who needs moderation when you’ve got flavor like this?
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Espresso Glaze
Brown butter adds a nutty richness to these chocolate chip cookies, and the espresso glaze takes them over the top.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- Brown butter cooled: ½ cup
- Granulated sugar: ½ cup
- Brown sugar packed: ½ cup
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
For the Espresso Glaze:
- Espresso powder: 1 tablespoon
- Hot water: 2 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar: ½ cup
- Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Brown the Butter
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 4: Cream Butter and Sugars
- Beat the brown butter with both sugars until fluffy.
- Step 5: Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Step 6: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Step 7: Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Step 8: Form and Bake
- Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Step 9: Prepare Espresso Glaze
- Dissolve the espresso powder in hot water, then mix with cocoa powder and powdered sugar to form a smooth glaze.
- Step 10: Drizzle and Serve
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Iron: 8% DV
- Calcium: 4% DV
- Vitamin A: 3% DV
- Magnesium: 5% DV
- Potassium: 150 mg
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Brown Butter Tip: For extra flavor, brown the butter just until it reaches a rich amber color.
- Stronger Espresso: Add an extra teaspoon of espresso powder for a bolder coffee flavor in the glaze.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to a week—or freeze for later indulgence!
