Description

These Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a delicious twist on the classic recipe by incorporating creamy Greek yogurt, resulting in soft, moist cookies with a rich flavor and perfectly golden edges. Easy to prepare and delightfully satisfying, these cookies are a great treat for any occasion.

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 oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside, ensuring the cookies won’t stick during baking.
Mix butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is fluffy and light in texture. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
Add yogurt and vanilla: Mix in the plain Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until fully combined, creating a smooth batter.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and seasoning.
Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, beating just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough will be very sticky at this point.
Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough, evenly distributing them without breaking them apart.
Shape cookies: Drop the dough by the tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set.
Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Using Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang to the cookies, making them softer and chewier than traditional recipes.
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on preference.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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