Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy yogurt-based cookies studded with chocolate chips—egg-free twist on a classic American favorite.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
02 - ½ cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or regular yogurt
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
07 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
08 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Add-Ins

09 - 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Mix in Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Dough will be sticky.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop generous tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt creates an irresistibly soft and chewy texture that lasts for days unlike traditional cookies that can harden up
  • You probably have everything in your kitchen right now, making it perfect for sudden baking cravings
  • They are accidentally egg-free, which means friends with dietary restrictions can finally enjoy homemade cookies with everyone else
02 -
  • The sticky dough might feel wrong if you are used to traditional cookie dough, but resist the urge to add more flour because that moisture is exactly what makes these cookies so incredibly soft
  • These cookies continue to firm up as they cool, so pulling them out when the centers still look slightly underdone is the secret to perfect texture
  • Greek yogurt creates a tangier flavor profile than regular yogurt, which actually enhances the chocolate flavor in ways you would not expect
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are not optional here—cold butter will not cream properly and your cookies will not achieve that perfect texture
  • Measuring flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off prevents dense cookies that spread too much
  • The yogurt adds enough acidity to react with the baking soda, so do not be tempted to skip it or substitute with something neutral like applesauce
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