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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Without Brown Sugar

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Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or a mix of granulated sugar and a substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Best Substitutes for Brown Sugar:

  1. Granulated Sugar + Molasses: Mix 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon molasses for every 1 cup of brown sugar.
  2. Coconut Sugar: Use a 1:1 ratio to replace brown sugar.
  3. Maple Syrup: Use 3/4 cup maple syrup and reduce other liquids in the recipe by 3 tablespoons.
  4. Honey: Use 3/4 cup honey and reduce other liquids in the recipe by 3 tablespoons.
  5. White Sugar + Maple Extract: Mix 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon maple extract for a similar flavor profile.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar (or your chosen substitute) until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Add the vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk, and mix until fully combined.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  2. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.

Step 5: Scoop and Bake

  1. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

  1. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Softened butter and room-temperature eggs ensure even mixing and a better texture.
  • Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the dough can lead to tough cookies. Mix until just combined.
  • Chill the Dough: If the dough feels too soft, chill it for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Experiment with Substitutes: Each brown sugar substitute will slightly alter the flavor and texture, so feel free to try different options.

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