Brown the butter

Melt and carefully brown 8 tbsp high-quality butter, such as Kerrygold.

Mix sugars, egg, and flavorings

In a large bowl, mix the white sugar, dark brown sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, and baking soda until it reaches a ribbon-like consistency.

Add flour and chocolate chips

Once the mixture is ribbon-like, add the AP flour and large chocolate chips.

Scoop and bake

Mix well, scoop into round dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with finishing salt if desired, chill 10 minutes if you like, and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350º F.

Cool and serve

Let the cookies cool and serve.