Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.

Cool the browned butter slightly once it reaches color. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.

Combine the browned butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture is creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until everything is smooth.

Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them out.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Optional: Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.