Description
These Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic cookie recipe, incorporating creamy Greek yogurt for added moisture and a tender crumb. Perfectly soft with golden edges and bursting with semi-sweet chocolate chips, they offer a luscious balance of sweetness and texture, making them an irresistible treat for cookie lovers.
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 Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the room-temperature butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Add Yogurt and Vanilla: Mix in the plain Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until just combined, which adds moisture and tanginess to the dough.
- 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.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined. The dough will be sticky and thick, so avoid overmixing to ensure tender cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Portion Dough: Drop cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9–12 minutes or until the cookie edges turn a golden brown color, indicating they are done but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps retain their shape and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter so it creams easily with the sugars.
- The Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang, making the cookies softer and more tender.
- Do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- 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: Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies, soft cookies, easy cookie recipe, Greek yogurt cookies, chocolate chip cookies, homemade cookies, dessert
