Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns a deep amber color and develops a nutty aroma (approximately 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.

3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

4: In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until a smooth paste forms.

5: Crack in the egg and add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined, approximately 2-3 minutes.

6: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined.

7: Stir in the chocolate chips.

8: Scoop 4 cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.

9: Bake for 12 minutes or until golden and crispy at the edges, gooey at the center.

10: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool further.