Are marry me cookies the same as regular chocolate chip cookies?

Not exactly. While both are soft and sweet, marry me cookies use melted or browned butter and oats, which create a deeper caramel-like flavor and a chewier texture than a classic chocolate chip cookie. You’ll also notice the mix of semisweet and white chocolate chips makes each bite richer.

Why do marry me cookies use melted or browned butter?

Melted or browned butter adds a nutty, toffee-forward flavor you can’t get from creamed butter. It also helps the dough come together quickly and gives the cookies their chewy center and crisp edges, which is part of what makes marry me cookies stand out.

Can you freeze the dough for marry me cookies?

Yes, and it works beautifully. Scoop the dough into balls, freeze them on a tray, then store them in a freezer bag. You can bake them straight from frozen with an extra minute or two of bake time to keep your marry me cookies fresh anytime.

How do you keep marry me cookies soft?

Store them in an airtight container with a small piece of bread. The cookies absorb moisture slowly, staying tender while the bread dries out. It’s an easy way to maintain that soft-center texture.

Can marry me cookies be made gluten-free or vegan?

Yes. A gluten-free flour blend works well as a substitute, and a flax egg plus plant-based butter creates a good vegan version. Make sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips if needed.

Marry Me Cookies: Stunning Soft Cookies Everyone Loves

Description

These Marry Me Cookies are soft, chewy, and rich with browned butter, oats, and a blend of white and semisweet chocolate chips. They deliver bakery-style flavor with a warm, nostalgic feel that makes them perfect for sharing or enjoying fresh from the oven.

Ingredients

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2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened or melted
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Oats (small handful, optional for texture)
White chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt or brown the butter, then whisk it with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until glossy.
Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine the flour, oats, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet mixture.
Mix in the semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and walnuts.
Scoop dough into balls and arrange them on the baking sheet.
Bake until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
Cool cookies on a rack so they set to a chewy texture.

Notes

Add extra chocolate chips on top before baking for bakery-style presentation.
Chill dough for thicker cookies.
Freeze dough balls for future baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 511
Sugar: 32
Sodium: 210
Fat: 28
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 13
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 60
Fiber: 3
Protein: 6
Cholesterol: 55