Brown the Butter: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.

Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk together browned butter, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.

Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.

Chill the Dough: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Scoop and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto baking sheets, bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden brown.