Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
 Instructions
1. Brown the butter:
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Continue cooking, stirring often, until it foams and then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5–8 minutes).
• Remove from heat and let it cool for 10–15 minutes.
2. Mix the wet ingredients:
• In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and granulated sugar.
• Pour in the cooled brown butter and mix until smooth.
• Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until the mixture is glossy and thick.
3. Combine the dry ingredients:
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined (don’t overmix).
4. Add the chocolate chips:
• Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon.
5. Chill the dough:
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours for more flavor and thicker cookies).
6. Bake:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough and space them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
7. Cool and enjoy:
• Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.