Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies without Brown Sugar: Recipe

If you enjoy snacking on quality treats, these soft and chewy chocolate cookies without brown sugar are tailor-made for you. Simple to prepare, you can even enhance them with chopped nuts in the dough according to your taste. A hit with the entire family, especially the kids, these cookies are perfect for snacking or pairing with hot cocoa. I often present them as sweet gifts, elegantly wrapped or stacked in a gift box, as they are always exceptionally satisfying being homemade and baked with love.

Recipe

Ingredients in this recipe

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1

• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 2

• Add one egg at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the second. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix well.

Step 3

• In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4

• Add this dry ingredient mixture to the wet egg mixture and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to prevent extra air bubbles in the dough, ensuring the cookies don’t crack.

Step 5

• Add the chocolate chips and mix briefly until evenly distributed in the cookie dough. I use cold chocolate chips from the fridge to help them hold their shape better.

Step 6

• Preheat the oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Prepare two trays and line them with baking paper.

Step 7

• Spoon tablespoons of the prepared dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between the cookies to prevent them from sticking together during baking.

Step 8

• Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the edges are golden. The centers of the cookies may seem slightly undercooked, but they will firm up as they cool. Baking time may vary based on the cookie size, but it’s generally around 10 minutes.

Step 9

• Allow the baked cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

• After cooling, enjoy these soft and delicious brown sugar-free chocolate cookies. For an extra touch, dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and let it set.

These delightful and soft chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar will please anyone who loves similar sweets, especially cookies. Feel free to adjust the amount of chocolate chips or add chopped nuts to suit your taste. If you wrap these cookies nicely or stack them in a gift box, they make a perfect personal gift for someone special.