Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Steps

1. 1

   Melt 1 cup unsalted butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, swirling, until it smells nutty and the solids turn deep brown. Pour into a large bowl and cool.

   Start 15 min timer
2. 2

   Whisk the browned butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar, then whisk in 2 large eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract until glossy.

3. 3

   Stir in 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp fine salt just until no dry streaks remain. Fold in 12 oz chocolate chips.

4. 4

   Chill the dough for 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 375°F.

   Start 30 min timer
5. 5

   Scoop rounded 2-tablespoon balls onto lined baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underdone.

   Start 10½ min timer