Description
These Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies are a soft, chewy treat that blend the richness of butter with the tangy creaminess of Greek yogurt. Perfect for those seeking a slightly healthier twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, they bake up tender with golden edges and gooey centers, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasonings.
- Cream Butter, Yogurt, and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, plain Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth, creating a rich base for your cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined, which helps with cookie structure and flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until incorporated, being careful not to overmix to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the dough to evenly distribute the chocolate throughout each cookie.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to accommodate spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, use full-fat Greek yogurt instead of low-fat.
- These cookies will be softer than traditional chocolate chip cookies due to the addition of yogurt.
- Optional: Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- You can substitute dark chocolate chips for semisweet for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
