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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar Easy Homemade Recipe

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A quick and easy recipe for chewy chocolate chip cookies made without brown sugar, using simple pantry staples like white sugar and honey to achieve a soft, chewy texture with melty chocolate chunks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (225 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or light corn syrup (a small splash of molasses works too)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup (60 grams) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in honey (or light corn syrup) and pure vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until just combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
  7. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if using, the chopped nuts.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet without flattening them.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened, not melted butter to prevent spreading. Honey or light corn syrup is essential to mimic brown sugar’s moisture and chewiness. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Chill dough for 10-15 minutes if cookies spread too much. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning. Cookies get chewier after a day or two as moisture redistributes. Store in airtight container up to 4 days or freeze baked cookies up to 3 months.

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