In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until it foams and turns golden brown. You’ll see brown specks at the bottom and smell a nutty aroma — that’s when it’s done! Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Combine Butter and Sugars
Pour the browned butter into a large mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and glossy. Let it cool for about 10 minutes so it doesn’t scramble the eggs in the next step.
Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. The mixture should be creamy and thick.
Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Fold in the Chocolate
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7: Chill the Dough
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours). This step helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor.
Step 8: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 9: Scoop and Bake
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out balls of dough. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
Step 10: Cool
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Don’t skip browning the butter! It makes a HUGE difference in flavor — think caramel, nuttiness, and depth.
Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much and concentrates the flavors.
Use a mix of chocolate chips for more complexity. You could even toss in dark chocolate chunks or butterscotch chips.
Want bakery-style cookies? Press a few extra chips on top of each dough ball before baking.
Add-ins to try: Chopped pecans, dried cranberries, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top.