Easy Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies
No brown sugar? No problem! Try our amazing alternative recipe for irresistible chocolate chip cookies every time.
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Who doesn’t love a warm, gooey classic chocolate chip cookie? But what if you don’t have brown sugar on hand? Fear not! We’ve got you covered with a delicious recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising on taste. This chocolate chip cookie recipe no brown sugar is one of our favorite desserts and is so easy to customize to your family’s likes.
These easy chocolate chip cookies are delicious and so easy to make. You can add extra chocolate chips, substitute for a different sugar, or add additional flavor chips. Even though brown sugar can add a bold additional flavor to cookies, chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar are still equally delicious!
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Stand mixer or Bowl and spoon
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups All purpose flour
- 1½ cups Granulated sugar (Usually I use half brown sugar and half granulated sugar but you can use whatever sugar you want.)
- 2 Eggs
- 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Lard (melted) – You can also substitute with vegetable oil.
- ½ cup Butter (softened)
- 2½ cups Milk chocolate chips – You can also use semi sweet chocolate chips.
How to Make Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, melted lard, and softened butter. Mix until thoroughly combined.
4. Add in the chocolate chips and mix until thoroughly combined.
5. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper about two inches apart.
6. Bake for approximately 10 – 12 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges. The centers may still be slightly soft but will firm up as they cool. (I find 10 minutes to be the perfect time to get soft chewy cookies.)
7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the chewy chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container or a zip-lock bag for up to 5 – 7 days.
How to Freeze Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
After making the cookie dough instead of placing the cookies into the oven take your cookie dough balls and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a plate lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer to flash freeze. This will take about 20 – 30 minutes. Remove the frozen cookie dough balls and place them into a freezer bag. I like to write the baking temp and time on the bag.
Use the cookie dough within 3 months. To bake simply place the dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart and bake at 375°F for 12 – 15 minutes.
FAQ’s
In place of brown sugar you can substitute for white granulated sugar. The amount of sugar being added should remain the same when switching sugars. The recipe above is specifically for cookies with no brown sugar.
Yes, making brown sugar at home is incredibly easy all you need is white granulated sugar and molasses. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make brown sugar at home.
Yes, you can totally make chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar. Simply substitute the brown sugar for granulated sugar.
If you want a thicker cookie instead of a thin cookie that spreads when baking try adding a tablespoon or two of cornstarch. This will keep the cookies from spreading.
In conclusion, while brown sugar may be a traditional ingredient in chocolate chip cookies, it is not an absolute necessity for achieving delicious and satisfying results. By exploring alternative ingredients and techniques, such as using white sugar or substituting with other sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, you can still create mouthwatering cookies that are rich in flavor and texture. The absence of brown sugar should not deter anyone from indulging in the simple pleasure of homemade chocolate chip cookies.
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