Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar

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These chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar is an easy homemade chocolate chip cookie that’s gooey and chewy on the inside. Whether you’re looking for a new chocolate chip cookie recipe, or just out of brown sugar these cookies are perfect!

stack of chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar

Everyone loves a good a chocolate chip cookie. But what if you’re out of brown sugar? Can you make chocolate chips cookies without brown sugar? YES you can! And believe me they turn out just as good.

Brown sugar can be substituted for granulated sugar
These cookies are chewy, with slight crisp edges
They only need 7 ingredients
No chilling needed! These cookies are ready within 20 minutes!

chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar

Ingredients needed

Butter: Use unsalted butter that is at room temperature.
Sugar: Only granulated sugar is needed.
Eggs: One egg and egg yolk. The additional egg yolk adds moister and makes the cookies chewy.
Flour: Use all purpose flour. Flour holds the shape of the cookie.
Vanilla extract
Baking soda: Gives the cookies a rise and chewy texture.
Chocolate chips: Semi sweet, dark, milk, chocolate chunks… anything you have on hand works perfectly.
Salt: Just a pinch of salt to balance out the flavors.

chocolate chip cookie without brown sugar

Making the chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar

Whisk dry ingredients: In a bowl whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar: To a mixer bowl, add butter and granulated sugar. Beat until combined. About 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy. About 3 minutes.
Combine the mixtures: Add the flour mixture to the mixer. And beat until the flour is just incorporated. Don’t over mix!
Add the chocolate chips then stir with a spatula.
Shape and bake: Scoop out the cookie dough using an ice cream scoop. Then place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave space in between the cookies, as they will spread. Add additional chocolate chips/chunks, if desired. Bake for 10-13 minutes at 350 F. Or until cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.

Tips for success

Measure flour correctly. Scoop the flour out using a spoon, add to measuring cup then level the flour out with a knife. This will ensure that the flour isn’t packed in the measuring cup. If the flour is packed, it can result in more flour than needed; which can lead to drier cookies.
Add more chocolate chips on top! Once the cookie dough is on the baking sheet, add more chocolate chips. This will give you those yummy pools of chocolate.
Use room temperature butter. This will help the butter beat smoothly. If you forgot to take out the butter you can: Cut the butter in cubes. Place in microwave, then microwave in 10 second intervals or until just soft. Be careful not to melt the butter!
Use any kind of chocolate. I like using semi sweet chocolate chips. But you can use any flavor of chocolate chips. Chocolate chunks will also work perfectly.
Do not over bake the cookies. Check the cookies after 10 minutes. They need to be just slightly golden brown around the edges.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar?

Yes! The cookies taste just as good. Brown sugar keeps the cookies thick, adds moister and chewiness to the cookie. Granulated sugar gives the cookies it’s crispiness. This recipe is best of both. Adding the additional egg yolk gives the cookie a chewier texture with crisp edges.

Can I freeze the cookies?

You can freeze the cookies before or after baking.
If freezing before baking: shape the cookie dough into balls, place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until firm. Then transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze until ready to use. To bake: Bake as usual, adding a few more minutes to the baking time.
If freezing after baking: Once the cookies are baked, cool completely. Then transfer to a freezer bag.

Do I need to chill the cookie dough?

Chilling the dough is not a requirement for this recipe. However, you can still chill the dough if you prefer thicker cookies.

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