Easy Cookie Recipe Without Brown Sugar
Craving cookies but out of brown sugar? This easy cookie recipe without brown sugar gives you buttery, crisp, golden cookies using simple pantry staples. Perfect for quick baking sessions, this flexible recipe delivers satisfying results every time.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- White granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs or egg yolk
- Baking soda or baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda (or powder), and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in any optional add-ins (e.g. chocolate chips, nuts, zest).
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each ball.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for better texture and reduced spread
Add cornstarch for softness
Bake longer for crispier edges
Try lemon zest, cinnamon, or almond extract for flavor twists