Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227 g) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: Flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Melt 3/4 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Use a cookie scoop to place dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.