"Touted as Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies, these cookies lived up to their name. They're soft and chewy and stay that way for days. Browned butter here makes all the difference, creating a toffee-like depth that makes your taste buds oh-so-happy...."
INGREDIENTS
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14 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks)
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1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (8 3/4 ounces)
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
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3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar (5 1/4 ounces) (see note)
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1 teaspoon table salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks (see note)
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3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted (optional)