Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking trays with parchment paper.

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons of salted butter until golden brown and nutty. Let cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar. Add the browned butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Add in 1 egg and mix until silky.

In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.

Stir in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out dough on the baking sheets, leaving enough space for spreading.

Pop them in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are slightly golden and centers look a tad underdone.

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a minute before transferring them to a wire rack. Press a few chocolate chips on top while they’re warm.