Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Delightfully soft and chewy yogurt chocolate chip cookies featuring Greek yogurt for added moisture and a slight tang, perfectly balanced with sweet chocolate chips. These cookies offer a tender texture and rich flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Author: Lila
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Then, mix in the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Make the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating just until combined. The dough will be very sticky, which is expected for a moist cookie.
- Add chocolate chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough without overmixing.
- Form cookies: Using a tablespoon measure, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each at least 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly and prevents breakage.
Notes
- Room temperature butter helps to create a smooth, fluffy dough.
- Do not overmix once flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
- Spacing cookies properly ensures even baking and prevents them from merging.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Cookies may appear soft when removed from oven but will firm up as they cool.
- Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang, enhancing the texture.
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