Description
These Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat, featuring the creamy tang of plain yogurt for moist, tender cookies. Made with simple ingredients including all-purpose flour, baking soda, and chocolate chips, these cookies bake up soft and flavorful with a subtle hint of coconut oil or butter. Perfect for a quick and easy dessert that yields 12 delicious servings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (regular or Greek, unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark, milk, or semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the plain yogurt, coconut oil (or melted butter), brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Blend Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for a balanced chocolate flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading as they bake.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden brown, indicating they’re done.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set properly and prevents breaking.
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Use either regular or Greek yogurt, but unsweetened is best to control sweetness.
- Choose coconut oil or melted butter depending on your dietary preference or for a different flavor profile.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- If you prefer less sweet cookies, reduce the brown sugar slightly.
- Chocolate chips can be dark, milk, or semi-sweet based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
