Preheat the oven to 350℉. Prep the baking trays by lining them with parchment paper and set aside. Melt the butter in the microwave or using a double boiler method and set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes while you prep the rest of your ingredients.
Into a large bowl, whisk the brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla, and melted butter.
1 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla
Add in cream and maple syrup and continue whisking.
3 tbsp cream, 3 tbsp maple syrup
Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Fold until a soft dough forms.
1 tsp baking soda, 3/4 tsps baking powder, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp salt, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Mix in chocolate chips.
3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Scoop 6 cookie dough balls and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 12-17 minutes. Mine took 15 minutes. The cookies will be ready when the edges are a light brown, but the inside will look very soft. Remember not to over-bake! They continue to bake as they cool on the hot tray. Remove from oven and add a few more chocolate on top if desired. Sprinkle flakey sea salt (optional but recommended).
Let the cookies cool on the hot pan for a few minutes before serving warm or cool completely and enjoy!