No brown sugar?

Question

I want to make chocolate chip cookies (please don't suggest I make anything else, I'm 40 weeks pregnant and if I want chocolate chip then dammit I'm going to have chocolate chip, lol), but I don't have any brown sugar. I know that brown sugar is essentially white sugar with mollases, but I don't have any mollases either, so that's out of the question. I also don't have enough maple syrup to consider doing anything with that...the though already crossed my mind.

So my question for all of you is, do you have another substitution for brown sugar that will work well, or do you have a good brownsugar free chocolate chip cookie dough recipe?

I've always loved the orignal Nestle Toll House recipe (see below), but if I have to set it aside just this once, I'll do it.


2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup softened butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups chocolate chips

I should certainly mention that my hubby is at work and can't be reached for an order for brown sugar for another hour yet. Once he gets home I'll ask him about going to the gas station to pick me up some, because after reading these answers (which I really appreciate, thanks so much!) my stomach and my brain have agreed that I want the real thing! Especially after reading that regular sugar will give me crispy cookies, that's the worst kind to me, I need my nice soft & chewy ones, so I guess it's worth the wait. Thanks so much though.

Hasn't been long enough to pick a best answer, but I promise I will...

and to the person who told me i need to use molases, I would just like to thank you so much for your brilliant observational skills, and would like to congratulate you on your fantastic reading abilities as well!

Answer 1

If you had friends that REALLY loved you they would go buy brown sugar for you. Or a roll of Pillsbury dough.

Do you have yellow (golden) sugar? It will not be as molasses-y as brown but it can substitute.

Here is a recipe:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/4 cups butter

It is meant for someone who does not have brown sugar or chocolate chips readily available, but if you have the choco-chips then just replace the chocolate squares with them. And, of course, the walnuts are optional.

Edit: I have another recipe but it requires pistachio pudding mix, and I doubt anyone just happens to have that on hand. But if by some miracle you do, I can share it!

There is also:

1 1/2 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

But there is a lot of raisins and walnuts so I am not sure if taking them out will affect the recipe. It probably will.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi
My granddaughter made toll house cookies this Christmas and she used all white sugar. It wasn't bad, but definately not as good as with the brown sugar.

Cravings.... You deserve the best... Wish I could help you more. If it were me, I would add some cocoa and make chocolate chocolate chip cookies. Use a little more sugar.

Answer 4

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No brown sugar?
I want to make chocolate chip cookies (please don't suggest I make anything else, I'm 40 weeks pregnant and if I want chocolate chip then dammit I'm going to have chocolate chip, lol), but I don't have any brown sugar. I know that brown sugar is essentially white sugar with...

Answer 5

just use 1-1/2 cups of white sugar - I got this from the food network - Alton Brown - Good Eats - 3 chips for sister sara, the brown sugar makes the cookies soft - the white sugar makes the cookie crispy - so enjoy your cookies with out brown sugar - they turn out very crispy and perfect!

Answer 6

You need the "goo" factor:
Brown Sugar Substitute
For each 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar called for in a recipe, use 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses plus 1 cup granulated sugar.

To make light brown sugar from dark brown sugar, use 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.

For dark brown sugar, use 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar plus 1 tablespoon molasses; or 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup molasses.

Answer 7

If you have some honey at home, I would try that. 1/4 c of honey to 1 cup of white sugar. dark Karo syrup, maple syrup or molassas would all be better...but ya do what ya gotta do!

Answer 8

At 40 weeks pregnant, you should be able to send your mate out to an all-night grocery or convenience store for brown sugar and not have any hassles from him. In fact, unless this is part of your nesting, he should bake the cookies, as well.

Answer 9

I'm wondering if you could "toast" some white sugar in a dry pan until it begins to brown? might be worth a try. It will carmelize some. try to do it over a low flame. kepp it moving. let me know if you try it, how or if it works. : )