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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar

    Published: May 29, 2023 · Modified: May 13, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar is a new twist on an amazing classic. It's the perfect way to enjoy freshly baked cookies when you don't have brown sugar on hand!

    Three chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar stacked atop one another next to more cookies

    I love chocolate chip cookies, but sometimes, I simply don't have brown sugar on hand. Rather than make a trip to the store, I just make them without the brown sugar!

    I wasn't sure if it would work but my doubt didn't last long! They turned out so good we decided to share them with you. They're rich, buttery, and absolutely delicious!

    Looking for more chocolate chip cookie recipes? You're going to love these Double chocolate chip cookies, White chocolate chip cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups, Dark Chocolate Cookies with Sea Salt, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies or our Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Quick and easy to make with only a few ingredients.
    • Perfect for any occasion including parties, gifts, or a treat for yourself!
    • The perfect balance of sweetness and richness because of butter-based dough.
    • Soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth.
    • Easy to customize with other ingredients such as nuts or dried fruit for an extra special treat.

    Ingredients

    Cookies made from scratch are the best things ever! My family loves this easy, chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe without brown sugar I'm sure you will love them too.

    The main ingredients you need are listed here but you'll find the full list and exact quantities of each in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    Ingredients needed to make this no brown sugar chocolate chip cookies recipe on the table.
    • Unsalted Butter: Unsalted butter is best when baking so you can control the salt. Make sure it's fully softened before you start making your cookies.
    • Granulated Sugar: Gives your cookies the perfect amount of sweetness.
    • Eggs: Necessary for holding the cookies together.
    • Vanilla: For the best flavor make sure you are using pure vanilla extract.
    • All-purpose flour: Creates the ideal cookie texture.
    • Milk chocolate chips: My favorite but you can use other types of chocolate chips.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Go Nuts: Add your favorite chopped nuts like peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts, or shredded coconut to give your cookies added crunch.
    • Vanilla extract: Swap it for something a little different. You can try out almond, coconut, peppermint, lemon, banana, maple, orange, or rum extract instead.
    • Milk Chocolate Chips: Use dark chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, caramel chips, peanut butter chips, chocolate chunks, M&M's, or Reese's pieces. Use up to two cups of the ingredient you choose.
    • Add Fruit: Add raisins, chopped dates, or dried cranberries.
    • Make Chocolate Cookies: Add a half cup of cocoa powder and only two and a half cups of flour to make chocolate cookies with chocolate chips.

    How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies No Brown Sugar

    This is a simple recipe that only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    1. Cream the butter and sugar using a handheld or standing mixer.
    2. Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture.
    Butter and sugar inside a large mixing bowl.
    Eggs and vanilla added to creamed butter and sugar inside a large mixing bowl.
    1. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined.
    2. Add the chocolate chips and gently fold them in.
    Flour, baking soda and salt added to the wet ingredients inside a large mixing bowl.
    Chocolate chips added to the cookie dough inside a large mixing bowl.
    1. Use a small cookie scoop to measure the cookie dough.
    2. Place them onto a baking tray leaving space between the cookies.
    Cookie scoop full of chocolate chip cookie dough.
    Cookie dough ball on parchment paper surrounded by more cookie dough balls.
    1. Bake until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.

    ⭐️ Hint: For easy cleanup, line your baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies on parchment paper inside a baking sheet.
    Chocolate chip cookie held up on a metal spatula.

    Storage

    Store leftover cookies for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature or in the freezer for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.

    Can I freeze the cookie dough?

    Yes, of course! Store the cookie dough wrapped in parchment in the freezer for up to three months. When ready to bake, remove them from the freezer to thaw, and then continue scooping and baking the cookies.

    You can also scoop out the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking tray and flash freeze. Once frozen, you can store them in a container or bag. This way you can take out exactly the number of cookies you want to make at a time.

    A large stack of Chocolate Chip Cookies on a table.

    If you enjoyed this recipe, you may also enjoy our Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake recipe.

    How to Serve

    These cookies are absolutely delicious with a big glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea.

    They're also excellent for dipping into your favorite dessert dip! Try them with this easy funfetti dip!

    These cookies are perfect for potlucks, summer BBQs, and family picnics!

    Serve them up for all your favorite holidays such as the 4th of July, Memorial Day, and more!

    Tips

    • Use a cookie scoop to ensure all your cookies are the same size and will bake evenly.
    • Make sure not to crowd the cookies on the pan because these cookies will spread.
    • Allow chocolate chip cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for at least 5 minutes. Then transfer them to cooling racks to finish cooling.
    • You control the texture! For chewy cookies bake your cookies for about 6 minutes in total but for crunchier edges and a softer center, bake for 8-9 minutes total.

    FAQ

    Is it necessary to let the cookies cool before serving?

    These cookies are very buttery, so it's important to let them cool. This keeps them from falling apart.

    What can I use in place of a cookie scoop?

    You can use a tablespoon measure if you don't have a cookie scoop. You can also form the dough into balls using your hands.

    How can you tell when these cookies are done?

    The cookies are done when the edges are golden brown. After that, let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet to allow the carry-over baking to cook them to perfection.

    Can you make chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar?

    Yes! My easy cookie recipe is made with basic ingredients that you probably have inside your pantry.

    Chocolate Chip Cookies served on a white plate.

    Video

    https://youtu.be/Fjh6XG0U-M0

    More Cookie Recipes

    Do you like cookies? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • White Chocolate Coconut Cookies
    • Easy Toffee Shortbread Cookies
    • Dulce de Leche Cookies
    • Several Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites on a white plate.
      Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Three chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar stacked atop one another next to more cookies

    Chocolate Chip Cookies No Brown Sugar

    Karin and Ken
    This chocolate chip cookies no brown sugar recipe is a new twist on an amazing classic. It's the perfect way to enjoy fresh baked cookies when you don't have brown sugar on hand!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 18 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 40
    Calories 178 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • large bowl
    • Hand mixer
    • Rubber spatula
    • wooden spoon
    • Cookie Scoop
    • rimmed baking sheet
    • spatula
    • wire rack

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups butter softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
    • Add egg and vanilla. Beat again.
    • Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat again until dough is uniform.
    • Stir in chocolate chips.
    • Using a tablespoon cookie dough scoop, place balls of dough on a greased baking sheet.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges turn golden brown. After 5 minutes allow cookies to cool on wire rack.

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    Notes

    Use a cookie scoop to ensure all your cookies are the same size and will bake evenly.
    Make sure not to crowd the cookies on the pan because these cookies will spread.
    Allow chocolate chip cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for at least 5 minutes. Then transfer them to cooling racks to finish cooling.
    You control the texture! For chewy cookies bake your cookies for about 6 minutes in total but for crunchier edges and a softer center, bake for 8-9 minutes total.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 226IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.5mg
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