Description

These Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. Made with Greek yogurt, they offer a moist, tender texture and a slight tang that perfectly balances the sweetness of the chocolate chips. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these cookies bake up golden and soft with crisp edges.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set them aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is fluffy and well combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to incorporate all ingredients fully.
Add Yogurt and Vanilla: Mix in the plain Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until evenly combined. This adds moisture and a slight tang to the dough.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Beat just until combined, being careful not to overmix. The dough will be sticky, which is perfect for a soft cookie.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough to evenly distribute them.
Scoop onto Baking Sheet: Drop the cookie dough by the tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Room temperature butter ensures better creaming with the sugars for a tender cookie texture.
Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to avoid tough cookies.
Spacing the dough balls at least 2 inches apart prevents cookies from merging during baking.
Using Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang, enriching the flavor and soft texture.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, yogurt cookies, Greek yogurt dessert, soft cookies, easy cookies recipe