Chocolate Chip Cookies de Yaz

Description

1. Adjust the oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour and baking soda together in bowl.
3. Melt 10 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Continue to cook, swirling skillet constantly, until butter is dark golden brown and has nutty aroma, 1-3 minutes. Transferred browned butter to a large glass bowl and stir in remaining 4 tablespoons butter until melted. Whisk in brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt until incorporated. Whisk in egg and yolk until smooth and no lumps remain, about 30 seconds.
4. Let mixture stand for 3 minutes, then whisk for 30 seconds. Repeat process of resting and whisking 2 more times until mixture is thick, smooth, and shiny. Using rubber spatula, stir in flour mixture until just combined, about 1 minute. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
5. Working with 3 tablespoons dough at a time (use ice cream scoop), roll into balls and space them 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
   1. Dough balls can be frozen for up to 1 month; bake frozen dough balls at 300F for 30-35 minutes.
6. Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until golden brown and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft and puffy, 10-14 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through baking. Transfer baking sheet to wire rack, Let cookies cool completely before serving.

Enjoy with a glass of milk!