brown sugar vs white sugar in cookies #shorts

welcome back to cookie science! today we are comparing the effect of brown sugar vs white sugar in chocolate chip cookies. as always with this series, i am using the nestle tollhouse recipe for my base recipe!

[phoebeahn]

I'm no molecular scientist or chemist, but my guess is that the molasses in the brown sugar adds higher moisture content which makes it more dense since when it cooks, there's probably more steam happening in the cookie whereas the white sugar has a lower moisture content so it creates the crunchier texture at the end

[clanofclams]

"the main difference is in the taste"
**doesn't mention the taste**

[TysonASMR]

Cookie dough swatches was something I never knew I needed to see

[hickorydaisy]

My parent made a brown sugar cookie recipe recently and I nearly cried - it tasted exactly the way Christmas cookies once did in my childhood memories

[jahwheelous]

All three cookies look ABSOLUTELY beautiful and delicious

[Lunchablez]

“Biggest difference is taste”

Proceeds to describe texture

[mpost]

As a pastry chef for 36 years, 1/2, 1/2 is always better. It gives you a more balanced texture

[linniethepooh]

Practically all cookies I make are fully brown sugar based unless the recipe strictly calls for white sugar. I don't really notice the texture difference but I do notice the flavor difference and I honestly think brown sugar gives the cookie a more rich and buttery flavor while still being chewy on the inside and crispy outside

[themichaelangelou]

ive never been good at baking b/c it is precision cooking and you just gave the low-key important data for attempting to bake. thanks!

[cheesegrater]

i love the crispy on the outside and soft in the middle

[NexForemose]

I use (for my chocolate chip cookies) 1/4 cup of dark brown, 1/4 cup of light brown, and a 1/4 cup of white sugar. The combination has made the consistency and flavor JUST right. I also cream the butter with the sugar and vanilla, then mix in the flour, then I mix in and egg. Doing it in that order has also helped. Anywho, I've been excit3d because I think I've finally perfected my chocolate chip cookie recipe.

[madsthefreed]

PSA - sugar is processed from cane juice, and molasses is what you get when you boil down the liquid they extract to make refined sugar. Commercial brown sugar is typically white sugar with molasses added, but it’s the “default state.” all different “types” of cane sugar besides plain white sugar just have different amounts of molasses. “Sugar in the raw” is just turbinado sugar, aka it’s been spun around to remove most but not all of the molasses.

[the_specialista]

Honestly I'd refreshing to see someone talk about sugar without fearing instant death for conjuring it

[Rachel_AllThingsFoster]

Such a cool video idea! Thanks for showing the differences!

[boofriggityhoo]

I've always used a combination, but the real secret to delectable chocolate chip cookies is browning some of the butter! Adds a unique caramel taste that really brings out good chocolate flavors and frankly, the only downside is how quickly your cookies will be devoured by others if you don't get to them first.

[tropics.]

i always use half and half but i might try using only brown sugar now bc that cookie looked really good actually

[littlewillowlinda]

There's depth and slight caramel flavor to the brown one bc of the molasses. For those who were asking about the taste. White kind of isnt comparable lol it just tastes like it's missing something (for chocolate chip cookies specifically). But you decide depending on the texture you want and the type of recipe (white sugar goes well with lighter recipes like fluffy cake, brown is better for dense stuff like maybe pound cake)

[princepessa]

Great reading! I was very curious about her. Thank you for doing this reading. It's so sad that her life ended so young. May she rest in peace. 💜🕊

[cm-yugu]

I love these videos that break everything down! I'm the kind of person who needs to know the 'why' behind what I'm doing otherwise i find it hard to follow instructions and complete tasks confidently lol and cooking is something i have little confidence in, so understanding things from this perspective really helps in me wanting to approach it. I hate when recipes/tutorials just tell you to do something a certain way/use a certain ingredient but don't explain why. I mean i know thats not necessarily the job of the recipe but for tutorials at least the explanation is so much more helpful

Thanks!❤

[kfjmyvc]

I love the crisp edges and the slightly chewy center. Nothing beats a good homemade choco chip cookie!