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    Home » Recipes » Baking

    Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar

    Published: February 7, 2022 · Modified: February 7, 2022 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 17 Comments

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    Vegan chocolate chip cookies are on the wire rack.

    Do you think it is not possible to make a mouth-watering, soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie without brown sugar, butter, or dairy ingredients?

    stack of chocolate chip cookies are on the rack. this recipe
    Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Let me change your belief today. Just watch my step-by-step method for a new recipe and you will see how easy it is to make dairy-free, delicious chocolate chip cookies with white sugar. A slight difference in the ingredients exposes a host of new flavors in this classic recipe.

    These moist and chewy chocolate chip cookies are a delight for any time of the day and it takes less than 30 minutes to make them.

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    • About this recipe
    • Ingredients note
    • Instructions
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • Tips
    • Storing
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    About this recipe

    The best part of this chocolate chip cookie recipe is that it's vegan! So not only could you eat the cookie dough raw without fear of salmonella, but it is also cruelty-free.

    These make a wonderful treat to share with your friends and family around. This is one vegan cookie recipe that I have made several times only to find an empty cookie jar the next day 🙂

    I am sure you will love this cookie for its taste and chewy texture. It is just as delicious as any other chocolate chip cookie.

    I didn't use brown sugar in this cookie recipe. That's not for any major health concern, but I just didn't have any brown sugar left in the pantry and just decided to try the dairy-free chocolate chip cookies without them.

    The results were simply amazing! Brown sugar usually serves a few purposes in typical chocolate chip cookie recipes.

    First, it gives cookies a golden-brown color that is all too familiar in chocolate chip cookies. Second, it also makes the cookies chewy and moist besides adding a depth of flavor.

    But that doesn't mean you cannot replace them. After all, brown sugar is made by adding molasses to refined white sugar. Molasses has a strong taste and flavor that can change the taste of finished cookies.

    When I tried this recipe with granulated white sugar, it was a pleasant surprise and tasted just as good as the brown sugar version. The rest of the basic ingredients are the same as that of a vegan chocolate chip cookie. The only visible difference is the golden brown texture.

    Ingredients note

    ingredients to make chocolate chip cookies.
    Ingredients to make chocolate chip cookies
    • All-purpose flour: plain or self-rising flour will work just fine. Be sure that the flour is not too old and that it doesn't have any lumps (signs of aging flour)
    • Sugar: I use organic, granulated sugar as the only sweetener to replace dark brown sugar.
    • Dairy-free chocolate chips: These are generally hard to find, but they do exist. I like using Enjoy Life brand vegan/dairy-free chocolate chips that are available on Amazon and Costco.
    • Egg replacer: You could either use a flax meal mix as an egg replacement or any option you prefer. I have found flax meal egg replacement to work the best for cookies. Flax comes with a host of health benefits as opposed to egg yolk which comes loaded with cholesterol.
    • Baking soda: This helps cookies rise and become fluffy and soft in the center. A pinch of it goes a long way.
    • Vanilla extract: I used organic vanilla extract instead of artificial vanilla extract. This is the prime flavor of the cookie. So we might as well choose the organic extract.
    • Vegan butter: I like using Earth Balance vegan, unsalted butter for making cookies. The version with no soy works the best for cookies because it does not introduce any other conflicting flavor.

    Instructions

    The first step is to Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.

    A bowl is with flour, baking soda, and salt to make cookies.

    Then mix all dry ingredients: flour, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.

    Mixing sugar and butter with hand mixture.

    In a separate bowl, cream the vegan melted butter and white sugar until they are well combined, with an electric mixer (low speed) or the paddle attachment in a food processor.

    A bowl is with wet ingredients and flax meal to make vegan cookies.

    Then add the egg replacer mixture(flax meal mixture) and vanilla extract. Continue to mix until a creamy consistency is formed. Now it's time to have fun!

    • A bowl is with cookie dough.
    • Bowl is with cookie dough and chocolate chips.

    Combine the flour mixture and add your chocolate chips to the batter. Knead well to form an even mixture.

    A baking tray is with raw cookie balls.

    Make equal-sized balls with a cookie scoop or an ice cream scoop and drop them onto a prepared baking sheet or a cookie sheet.

    Leave 2 inches of space in between the cookie dough balls, for best results.

    Bake for 10-14 minutes.

    Remove from the oven and let them cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool completely.

    That's the remade version of the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! Delicious cookies are ready! I hope you find this easy recipe enjoyable and it makes it to your list of favorite cookie recipes!

    Try it today and let me know how it turns out.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Is brown sugar necessary for cookies?

    No. Cookies will still taste great with a good sweetener option instead of brown sugar!

    What does brown sugar do for cookies?

    Brown sugar makes the cookies chewy, moist and also adds a depth of flavor. However, this doesn't mean you need to use it in your cookies. We all know that brown sugar is made by adding molasses to refined white sugar. Molasses have a strong taste and flavor that can change the taste of finished cookies.

    Can I use white sugar instead of brown sugar in cookies?

    Yes! Using white sugar instead of brown sugar in cookies will not only give them a lighter color but also keep the original taste and flavor of your cookies.

    Can I use maple syrup instead of brown sugar in cookies?

    No. Maple syrup is not an easy substitute for brown sugar because it doesn't have similar properties as molasses or white sugar.

    Why are my chocolate chip cookies flat?

    It could be because the dough is too soft. If the dough is not stiff, then your cookies could spread out as it bakes. Another reason could be that you didn't leave enough space between each cookie when baking them.
    Leaving a 2-inch gap between each cookie while baking will help keep their round shape intact.

    What is the substitute for flax meal?

    Ground chia seeds also work as a substitute for flax meals.

    Tips

    • Feel free to use any kind of vegan chocolate chips you prefer. Using dark chocolate chunks is another option.
    • Having your flax meal(egg replacer) ready before preparing cookie dough would help avoid downtime when you prepare the dough.
    • If you don't find vegan butter go with coconut oil.
    • Cookie dough should only be refrigerated for up to 1 day. If it gets hard, let it stand at room temperature until softened.
    • Get creative! Add some nuts, chocolate chips, candies, or any other ingredient of your choice.
    • You can use the cookie dough you have prepared for baking for up to a day. To avoid them from going bad, you could freeze them until you need them.
    • The secret to keeping chocolate chip cookies soft and chewy is to let them cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes after they have finished baking. If you leave them on the baking sheets, they'll continue to cook and harden.

    Storing

    Cookies will last for 1-2 weeks if you store them in an airtight container at room temperature. If they are exposed to humidity, they will get soft and lose their flavor. The best way to store the cookies is to try to seal them in a container as soon as possible.

    You can also freeze the dough balls (before baking) that you prepared for future use. Just place them in a freezer bag and freeze. When you are ready to bake, place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet and let them thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

    A women is holding vegan chocolate chip cookie.
    Vegan chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar

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    Vegan Chocolate chip cookies are stacked on the cooling wire rack.

    Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar (Vegan)

    Uma Raghupathi
    This vegan chocolate chip cookies recipe doesn't require any brown sugar! These cookies are still soft, chewy, and delicious.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time:10 mins
    Cook Time:13 mins
    Total Time:23 mins
    Course :Dessert
    Cuisine :American
    Diet :Vegan
    Allergen :Dairy free, Soy free
    Difficulty :Easy
    Servings 4
    Calories 60 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking Tray
    • Parchment Paper
    • Ice cream scoop

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 ¼ -½ cups flour
    • 1 cup softened vegan butter
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoon flaxseed meal
    • 6 tablespoon warm water
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • pinch of salt - optional
    • 1¼ - ½ cup sugar
    • 1½ cup chocolate chips
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    Instructions
     

    • The first step is to Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Then mix all dry ingredients: flour, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
      2 ¼ -½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • In a separate bowl, cream the vegan melted butter and white sugar until they are well combined, with an electric mixer (low speed) or the paddle attachment in a food processor. Then add the egg replacer mixture(flax meal mixture) and vanilla extract. Continue to mix until a creamy consistency is formed. Now it's time to have fun!
      1 cup softened vegan butter, 2 tablespoon flaxseed meal, 6 tablespoon warm water, 1¼ - ½ cup sugar, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Combine the flour mixture and add your chocolate chips to the batter. Knead well to form an even mixture.
      1½ cup chocolate chips
    • Make equal-sized balls with a cookie scoop or an ice cream scoop and drop them onto a prepared baking sheet or a cookie sheet.
    • Leave 2 inches of space in between the cookie dough balls, for best results.
    • Bake for 10-14 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let them cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
    • That's the remade version of the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! Delicious cookies are ready! I hope you find this easy recipe enjoyable and it makes it to your list of favorite cookie recipes!
    • Try it today and let me know how it turns out.

    Video

    Notes

    • Feel free to use any kind of vegan chocolate chips you prefer. Using dark chocolate chunks is another option.
    • Having your flax meal(egg replacer) ready before preparing cookie dough would help avoid downtime when you prepare the dough.
    • If you don't find vegan butter go with coconut oil.
    • Cookie dough should only be refrigerated for up to 1 day. If it gets hard, let it stand at room temperature until softened.
    • Get creative! Add some nuts, chocolate chips, candies, or any other ingredient of your choice.
    • You can use the cookie dough you have prepared for baking for up to a day. To avoid them from going bad, you could freeze them until you need them.
    • The secret to keeping chocolate chip cookies soft and chewy is to let them cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes after they have finished baking. If you leave them on the baking sheets, they'll continue to cook and harden.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 60kcal

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    1. Aish

      September 15, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      These cookies look absolutely delicious. Perfect with my coffee

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        September 16, 2017 at 1:45 am

        Thank you! Enjoy:)

        Reply
    2. Soniya

      September 15, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      This looks so delicious and Crunchy!!

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        September 16, 2017 at 1:46 am

        Thank you ?

        Reply
    3. Jagruti

      September 15, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      Just one word to describe these cookies'Delectable'

      Reply
    4. firsttimercook

      September 15, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      Oh wow, its vegan !! Really amazing ?

      Reply
    5. Freda @ Aromatic essence

      September 15, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      I love all your vegan bakes! This is another fabulous share, love how the cookies have turned out 🙂

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        September 15, 2017 at 5:04 pm

        Thank you Freda! Love to show how easy it is without dairy:)

        Reply
    6. Jayashree

      September 15, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      Awesome cookies, I love this kind.

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        September 15, 2017 at 5:04 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. spiceaffairs2016

      September 15, 2017 at 7:34 am

      Scrumptious cookies ? these are to die for?????????

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        September 15, 2017 at 5:05 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    8. aanchalgupta3

      September 15, 2017 at 1:55 am

      These look sinfully delicious! Cant believe these are vegan!

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        September 15, 2017 at 5:05 pm

        Thank you ?. Believe it these are vegan!

        Reply
    9. Lathiya

      September 15, 2017 at 1:49 am

      Cookies looks great.. awesome share dear ?

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        September 15, 2017 at 1:58 am

        Thank you Lathiya:)

        Reply
    10. Ruchisvegkitchen

      September 14, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      Amazing.. looks fantastic.. beautiful captures

      Reply

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