Description
These chocolate chip cookies are the perfect solution when you’re craving something cozy but realize you’re out of brown sugar. Soft in the center with crisp, golden edges, they’re packed with melty chocolate chips and made with pantry staples you probably already have. Whether it’s a snow day or just a slow afternoon, this no-brown-sugar recipe brings all the comfort of classic cookies — no store run required.
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup white granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
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In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually combine dry and wet mixtures.
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Fold in chocolate chips. Chill dough (optional).
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Scoop dough onto baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes.
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Let cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to rack. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Tips for Success
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Soften butter (not melted) for better structure
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Chill dough 15–20 minutes for thicker cookies
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Save a few chips to press on top before baking
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Don’t overmix once flour is added
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Pull early — cookies finish baking on the sheet
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10–12 mins
- Category: Cookies, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (from 12)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookie recipe without brown sugar