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A batch of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies made without brown sugar on a cooling rack.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar

Learn how to bake delicious chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar. This easy recipe uses white sugar and simple substitutions to create the perfect cookies.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Use a cookie scoop to place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

If you want softer cookies, add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to mimic the moisture that brown sugar provides. For crispier cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes, but watch closely to avoid overbaking.

  • Author: Chef Ouma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24 cookies
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg