Description
These Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate chips. The addition of Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang, creating a unique twist on classic chocolate chip cookies that are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy, making sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Add Yogurt and Vanilla: Mix in the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until combined well, creating a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry Ingredients Into Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. The cookie dough will be very sticky at this point.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough to evenly distribute them without overmixing.
- Scoop the Dough: Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute plain Greek yogurt with regular yogurt if preferred; it may alter texture slightly.
- Store the cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- For a softer cookie, avoid overbaking and ensure proper cooling.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies or scoop dough balls for future baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
