Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Sugar

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Sugar are the ultimate comfort dessert—soft, chewy, rich, and filled with pools of melted chocolate. While classic chocolate chip cookies often use white sugar alone, brown sugar is the secret ingredient that takes these cookies to the next level. Its molasses content adds moisture, depth, and a warm caramel-like flavor that makes every bite irresistibly tender and flavorful.

This recipe delivers bakery-style cookies with crisp edges, soft centers, and a perfectly balanced sweetness. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or simply to satisfy a sweet craving, these cookies bring warmth and nostalgia straight from the oven to your table.

Why I Love This Recipe

I love this recipe because it creates perfectly chewy cookies every single time. The brown sugar keeps the cookies soft for days while enhancing the chocolate flavor. They’re easy to make, require no fancy ingredients, and fill the kitchen with the most comforting aroma imaginable.

Freshly baked or enjoyed the next day, these cookies never disappoint.

Why This Is a Must-Try Dish

• Soft, chewy texture with crisp edges
• Rich caramel flavor from brown sugar
• Loaded with melty chocolate chips
• Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers
• Freezer-friendly and great for make-ahead baking

If you love classic cookies with deep flavor and tender texture, this recipe is a must-try.

Recipe Overview

• Course: Dessert / Snack
• Cuisine: American / Classic
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10–12 minutes
• Total Time: 25–30 minutes
• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: Approx. 190 calories per cookie

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet
2. Mix dry ingredients
3. Cream butter and sugars
4. Add eggs and vanilla
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients
6. Fold in chocolate chips
7. Scoop and bake

Step-by-Step Preparation Method

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Dough

• In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
• Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.

Step 4: Combine

• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
• Mix just until combined.

Step 5: Add Chocolate Chips

• Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.

Step 6: Scoop and Bake

• Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

Step 7: Cool

• Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

How to Serve

• Serve warm with a glass of milk
• Pair with coffee or tea
• Use as ice cream sandwich cookies
• Add to dessert platters or gift boxes

Recipe Tips

• Don’t overbake—cookies firm up as they cool
• Use packed brown sugar for best texture
• Chill dough for thicker cookies
• Use parchment paper for even baking
• Sprinkle flaky salt on top before baking for contrast

Variations

Extra Chewy Cookies

Use all brown sugar and reduce flour slightly.

Crispy Cookies

Bake 2–3 minutes longer and flatten dough balls slightly.

Double Chocolate Cookies

Replace ¼ cup flour with cocoa powder.

Nutty Cookies

Add chopped walnuts or pecans.

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking.

Freezing and Storage

Storage

• Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days

Freezing

• Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months
• Freeze cookie dough balls and bake directly from frozen

Special Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop
• Cooling rack

Conclusion

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Sugar are a true baking classic, offering soft centers, crisp edges, and rich caramel depth in every bite. Simple, reliable, and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is perfect for both everyday baking and special occasions.

Once you try these cookies, they’ll quickly become your go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe—one that friends and family will request again and again.