Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• Flaky salt, for topping (optional)

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a light-colored pan over medium heat, swirling often, until it foams, then turns golden-brown with a nutty aroma and toasted milk solids at the bottom. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Whisk the browned butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to deepen the flavor and firm the fat.
6. Scoop the chilled dough into balls and roll smooth, then place on a lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underdone.
8. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired and let cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring.