Cooking Steps

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally.
• Continue cooking until the butter is foamy and begins to crackle, then swirl until it develops a nutty aroma and brown bits form.
• Remove from heat once amber bits form, about 2 to 3 minutes after popping stops, and pour into a mixing bowl.
• Stir in the sugars and set aside to cool completely.
• Combine the flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
• Add eggs and vanilla to the cooled butter mixture; stir until combined.
• Gradually stir in the flour mixture and then the chocolate chips and wafers.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350ºF and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Divide the dough into 3-tablespoon sized balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.
• Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until golden brown, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and let cool before transferring to wire racks.