Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Soft, chewy cookies featuring creamy Greek yogurt and plenty of chocolate chips. An egg-free take on the classic treat.

# What You’ll 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
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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt keeps these cookies tender for days instead of turning into hockey pucks
  • They are completely egg-free, making them perfect for when your baking supply runs low
  • That subtle tang from the yogurt makes the chocolate sing in a way butter alone cannot achieve
02 -
  • The dough will be sticky, but resist adding more flour or the cookies will turn tough and dry
  • Underbaking is your friend here—they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, so pulling them out early ensures that soft center
  • Room temperature ingredients matter. Cold butter creates lumpy dough that bakes unevenly
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies that hold their shape better
  • Press extra chocolate chips into the tops of the dough balls before baking for that bakery look
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a subtle warmth that pairs perfectly with chocolate
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