Description
Indulge in these soft and cake-like Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies that are made with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They are a delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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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.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are 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 thanks to the yogurt.
- For extra richness, substitute half of the yogurt with additional butter or add a handful of chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg