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Air Fryer browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Quick and Easy Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Air Fryer Recipe)

Make bakery-style browned butter chocolate chip cookies in your air fryer! Soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chunks and golden buttery flavor.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 708kcal
Author Mirlene

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted sweet butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs – room temperature
  • ½ tsp espresso powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus ⅓ cup
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 4 cacao bars 60% semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Brown the Butter: Start by melting your butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it begins to foam and turn golden brown at the bottom, about 5–7 minutes. You’ll notice little brown bits forming at the bottom—those are pure flavor! Remove from heat and let it cool for 10–15 minutes before using.
    Combine the Dry Ingredients: In medium size bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside. 
    Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, strain the brown butter to remove any burned bits, then whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined. Add in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and espresso powder. Mix until smooth.
    Use a clean strainer or flour sifter and sift the flour in the wet ingredients. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix—it’ll keep the cookies soft and tender.
    Step-by-step guide to make Air Fryer browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies - adding chocolate chips and bars in the mixture
  • Add the Chocolate: Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped cacao bars. The mix of chips and chunks gives every cookie a little surprise of texture and flavor.
    Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. This helps the flavors deepen and the dough firm up, making it easier to scoop.
    Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 300°F. Line the basket with parchment paper. Scoop cookie dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them about 2 inches apart. Air fry for 7–9 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
    Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool in the basket for a few minutes before transferring them to a rack. They’ll firm up as they cool—if you can wait that long!
    cookie dough onto parchment paper

Notes

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Calories are estimated per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 38mg