The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups (about 9 5/8 oz.) plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (6 oz.) salted butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (12-oz.) package semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 tsp. table salt
• 1 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)
• 2 large eggs

Instructions:

1. Brown the Butter:
   • Melt the butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown, which takes about 6 to 8 minutes.
   • Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately and pour the butter into a small heatproof bowl. Cover and chill until the butter is cool and begins to solidify, approximately 1 hour.
2. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
   • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
   • Add the eggs and vanilla, beating until well blended, approximately 30 seconds.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Make the Cookie Dough:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the browned butter mixture, beating on low speed until just blended.
   • Beat in the chocolate chips and pecans until just combined.
6. Scoop the Dough:
   • Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
7. Bake the Cookies:
   • Bake the cookies in batches, one baking sheet at a time, until they are golden and set around the edges, which typically takes 11 to 13 minutes per batch.
   • Transfer the cookies to wire racks and let them cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!