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Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Greek yogurt chocolate chip cookies with a soft, cakey texture—mixed in one bowl and baked until the edges turn lightly golden. The Greek yogurt keeps the centers tender while the vanilla and chocolate chips deliver classic cookie flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie dough
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Soften to room temperature.
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar Packed.
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt Use plain, not flavored.
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment so the cookies release cleanly.
Mix the dough
  1. Beat the softened unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. This aerates the dough for a tender crumb.
  2. Beat in the plain Greek yogurt, large egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. The mixture should look evenly combined.
  3. Mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Fold just until no dry flour remains.
Scoop and bake
  1. Scoop 2-tablespoon balls onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them apart. This helps them spread evenly.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350F until lightly golden at the edges. The centers should still look slightly soft.
Cool
  1. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a rack. This firms the cookies so they don’t break when moved.

Notes

For the best texture, use plain Greek yogurt at room temperature so the batter stays smooth. Store cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature; refrigerate up to 1 week if your kitchen is warm. Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months. Dietary swap: use gluten-free 1:1 all-purpose flour blend for a gluten-free version (texture may be slightly more delicate).