Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Brown Sugar
A soft, sweet cookie featuring classic chocolate chips and a buttery crumb, even without brown sugar. This chocolate chip cookie recipe without brown sugar offers a perfectly balanced flavor, proving you can still have rich cookies when you’re missing one standard ingredient.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer (hand or stand)
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk
Optional: Chopped nuts, shredded coconut, dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Slowly add this to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips (and any optional add-ins).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden.
- Let the cookies cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
If you’re sensitive to dairy, consider using a plant-based butter. For a crunchier version, bake a minute or two longer.