Description
Indulge in these soft and cake-like Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies that are made with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the yogurt, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and cake-like due to the yogurt.
- For extra richness, substitute half of the yogurt with additional butter or add chopped nuts.
