Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Delight in these soft and chewy Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies, a twist on the classic cookie recipe that uses creamy Greek yogurt to add moisture and a subtle tang. Perfectly balanced with sweet chocolate chips, these cookies offer a rich flavor and tender texture that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Author: Elias
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is creamy and lightened in color, which improves texture and sweetness balance.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until everything is smooth and well-incorporated. The Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make cookies tough.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, ensuring every bite gets some chocolate.
- Portion the Dough: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the mounds about two inches apart to allow room for spreading while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- For a thicker cookie, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a similar tangy effect.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing the dough balls is possible; bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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