Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Brown Sugar

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Brown Sugar offers a delightful twist by substituting brown sugar with white sugar and a hint of molasses, maintaining the richness and depth of flavor you love in traditional cookies.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Brown Sugar Servings

This recipe makes approximately 12-15 cookies, perfect for a small gathering or family treat.

Estimated Cost

The estimated cost for this recipe is about $5 USD, depending on the specific brands and sources of ingredients.

Prep Time

Preparation time is approximately 15 minutes, with an additional 10-12 minutes for baking.

Courses

These cookies are best served as a dessert or snack.

Cuisine

This recipe falls under American cuisine, known for its classic comfort foods.

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Electric mixer (optional)
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 tsp molasses (to mimic brown sugar flavor)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Molasses and Eggs: Add molasses and mix well. Then, add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Form Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
8. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown on the edges.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Calories

Each cookie contains approximately 120-150 Kcal.

Recipe Notes

• For an extra crispy exterior and chewy interior, bake for 8-10 minutes.
• If you prefer a chewier cookie, bake for 8 minutes and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
• Molasses adds a rich, caramel-like flavor similar to brown sugar. Adjust the amount to your taste.