Brown butter chocolate chip cookies

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• pinch salt
• 1 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1. 1

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

2. 2

   In a pan add butter , melted over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the butter turns light golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

3. 3

   In a bowl add all purpose flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well and set aside.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl add browned butter along with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix well. Add vanilla bean paste and egg mix for 2-3 minutes until the mixture turns pale in color and a smooth paste forms.

5. 5

   Fold the dry ingredients in the wet batter until just combined, do not over mix. Add chocolate chips and mix until just combined.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Bake the cookies for 12 min or until golden crisps at the edges, gooey from the center.

8. 8

   Allow to cool completely before serving and enjoy.

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