Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted European style brown butter (Danish Creamery recommended)
02 - 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg, room temperature
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
06 - 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, spoon and leveled
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-ins and Toppings

09 - 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
10 - 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
11 - 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
12 - Sea salt flakes (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Cut butter into cubes. Heat in heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown and foamy. Transfer to heat-safe bowl to cool.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift dry ingredients while butter cools.
03 - Whisk brown butter and sugars until combined. Add egg and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
04 - Drop 1/4 cup dough balls onto baking sheet, 6 per sheet. Top with semisweet chips. Bake 10 minutes until golden brown bottom and set top.
05 - Optional: shape with round cutter while warm. Add additional chips and let cool until just warm.

# Notes:

01 - Dough must be baked immediately, cannot be stored
02 - Makes 8 large cookies
03 - Baked cookies store in fridge 3-5 days