Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• •3 tbsp unsalted butter
• •3 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
• •1 tbsp granulated sugar
• •1 large egg yolk
• •1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
• •6 tbsp all-purpose flour
• •1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• •1/8 tsp baking soda
• •3 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
• •flaky sea salt flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2.Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden and smells nutty, about 3–4 minutes. Pour into a medium mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. 3.Whisk the brown sugar and granulated sugar into the browned butter until smooth.
4. 4.Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously for about 30 seconds until the mixture is thick and slightly glossy.
5. 5.Add the flour, fine sea salt, and baking soda, then stir with a spatula just until no dry streaks remain — don't overmix.
6. 6.Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. 7.Scoop the dough into 4 equal balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart.
8. 8.Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and golden but the centers still look slightly underdone.
9. 9.Immediately sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each cookie.
10. 10.Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes — they'll firm up as they cool. Eat warm.