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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published: Dec 9, 2021 · Updated: Dec 9, 2021 by Dawn · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Greek yogurt chocolate chip cookies are easy to make, have a soft texture and a great classic flavor. They are perfect to add to your holiday baking.

    Cookies on a small plate and some on a cooling rack with a cup of coffee by the cookies.

    I love to bake cookies (and of course love to eat them too!) Every year I bake a lot of them and everything from peppermint pinwheel cookies and sugar cookies to these chocolate chip cookies.

    These cookies have become a favorite and we make them throughout the year, not just for our Christmas baking.

    I used to make them following classic recipes. Over the years that was the only way I made them and we liked them, I mean a cookie is a cookie. But recently I really started playing around with adding yogurt and sour cream to baked goods.

    I will never make these without yogurt again! The yogurt makes this the best chocolate chip cookie recipe.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Why add yogurt to cookies?
    • Tips for making chocolate chip cookies
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Equipment
    • Recipe

    Ingredients

    Cookie ingredients prepped - flour, salt, butter, eggs, chocolate chips, yogurt, vanilla extract, sugar, baking soda and brown sugar.

    These are similar to a classic recipe so the ingredients for our chocolate chip cookies with yogurt are kept simple.

    Butter - We use unsalted butter. You can substitute with margarine but we don't recommend using margarine in cookies. Butter gives it a richer flavor but also helps with the texture.

    Yogurt - We use plain Greek yogurt, but you can substitute with plain yogurt. Full fat works best, but you can use low fat or no fat as well.

    Brown sugar - You can use dark or light brown sugar. Dark brown has more molasses and will produce a slightly darker cookie with a stronger flavor then light brown. We used light brown for ours.

    Sugar - Regular granulated sugar or you can use minimally processed pure cane sugar. We use Morena pure cane sugar (it's inexpensive at Walmart) which is why it appears to have a slight brownish tint in the picture. If using a pure cane sugar, be sure it can be substituted cup to cup for granulated sugar.

    Vanilla extract - No substitutions recommended.

    Eggs - These cookies have not been tested with any egg substitute, we use large eggs.

    Flour - We use all purpose flour. It has not been tested with other flours, but if you do try it please let us know!

    Baking soda - No substitutions recommended.

    Salt - No substitutions recommended.

    Chocolate chips - I like to mix semi sweet and milk chocolate chips, but we have a big storage container full of chips - we use them in a lot of things! Use your favorite, dark chocolate tastes great in them too.

    Why add yogurt to cookies?

    There are a few reasons for making these Greek yogurt chocolate chip cookies instead making them the classic way without yogurt.

    • Moisture - Yogurt adds a little bit of moisture and keeps your cookies softer as they bake. They will have a perfectly soft texture, but will not be fall apart soft.
    • Lift - It is acidic and will help to activate baking soda without use of baking powder. This is also works in other baked goods as well.
    • The flavor - It is a fairly neutral flavor with just a little bit of tang. The cookies do not come out tangy, but it does add just a little bit of enhanced flavor. They do not taste like yogurt, it blends in perfectly with the other flavors in the cookie.

    I add it to many things from pumpkin pancakes to salted caramel apple bundt cake. It can even go in chocolate cake, cheesecake and so much more!

    Tips for making chocolate chip cookies

    Cookies stacked on a small serving plate with chocolate chips scattered for decoration and a cup of coffee by the cookies.

    They are really a quick and easy cookie to make but here are some tips to help you make them.

    The dough

    Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature. Do not melt the butter, it will change the texture of it. Never use melted butter in cookie dough that calls for softened butter.

    Cream the butter, yogurt, brown sugar and sugar together for about 2 minutes first before adding the eggs. You can use a hand or stand mixer, I love my stand mixer for cookie dough.

    Add both eggs and the vanilla extract. I do not beat the eggs before putting them into the batter. I do crack my eggs into a prep bowl so I know there are no shells going into the batter. Beat again for about 1 minute.

    Be sure to mix your dry ingredients in a separate bowl before adding. Use a whisk to mix them well. Do not add them directly to the batter without mixing first or you may have spots with more baking soda or salt then the rest of the dough - it's best to start out with them mixed well.

    After adding the dry ingredients, mix the chocolate chip cookie dough on stir (stand mixer) or low (hand mixer) for about 30 seconds to a minute until it is fully incorporated.

    Stir the chocolate chips in with a spoon or a spatula, not a mixer.

    Baking

    Cookie dough balls on a silicone baking mat ready to go in the oven.

    Spoon them out into even dough balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat.

    You can use the baking sheet without lining it, but I like to line them for best results - parchment paper is actually my favorite for easy cleanup!

    I like to use a cookie scoop to be sure the dough is even, but you can use a spoon. I tend to make my cookies too big when relying on using a spoon to scoop it out. But really bigger cookies are not a bad thing.

    Bake them at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-11 minutes. Bake them until they are just barely starting to turn brown. Ovens vary and altitude may cause cook times to vary. We are at a very low altitude here.

    Cooling

    After removing the baking sheet from the oven, allow the chocolate chip cookies with yogurt to sit for about 2-3 minutes. They will continue to cook slightly on the sheet.

    Remove with a spatula and place onto a cooling rack to allow to cool all the way before storing.

    You do not have to wait for them to cool to eat them, just allow them to cool to a safe temperature before putting in your mouth! Hot chocolate chips can really burn if you are not careful.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I add nuts to my chocolate chip cookies?

    Yes you can add walnuts or any other nuts you would usually add to your chocolate chip cookies. These are very similar to the classic cookie recipes.

    How long do they last?

    If stored in a sealed bag or container, they should last you 1-2 weeks before getting stale. They don't last more then a few days here in our house before they are eaten.

    The cookies will get stale long before they become unsafe to eat. If they go stale, you can dip them in milk or coffee!

    Can I use regular yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt?

    Yes regular plain yogurt will work too. Be sure to use plain and not vanilla or flavored yogurt.

    Equipment

    As an Amazon affiliate we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. This is at no extra cost to you and helps to keep the recipes free, thank you for your support!

    Here are a few items that help to make these chocolate chip cookies.

    • Baking mats - Optional but they are great to have! You can use parchment paper as well for easy cleanup.
    • Cookie scoop - Not required but this does come in handy. Wilton is one of my favorite brands and this is an inexpensive cookie scoop.
    • Cooling racks - This is what we have but we originally bought it in a 2 pack. I love the Wilton cooling racks because they are strong enough to hold pies and cakes as well to cool.
    • Hand mixer or a stand mixer - I prefer my stand mixer for cookie dough, but do understand that it is an investment larger then a hand mixer. Amazon has great deals, but isn't always the cheaper choice for a stand mixer. Sometimes you are better going directly to KitchenAid and looking at their sales. The link was added to show which one we have but do look around at prices as it isn't always going to be the cheapest.

    Recipe

    Cookies stacked on a small serving plate with chocolate chips scattered for decoration and a cup of coffee by the cookies.

    Chocolate Chip Cookies with Yogurt

    Dawn
    These chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and are perfect for your holiday baking. The yogurt enhances the flavors of the cookie while adding a little moisture to make it the perfect texture.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 48 cookies - approximate
    Calories 115 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup softened butter unsalted
    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups chocolate chips

    Dry ingredients

    • 2½ cups flour spooned and leveled, 338 grams
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
    • In bowl mix together the dry ingredients with a whisk and set aside.
      2½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
    • In a mixing bowl cream the softened butter, yogurt, brown sugar and sugar with a hand or stand mixer on medium. Mix for about 2 minutes.
      ¾ cup softened butter, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, ¾ cup brown sugar, ¾ cup sugar
    • Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix on medium for 1 minute.
      2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix on low for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until it is fully incorporated.
    • Add in the chocolate chips and stir with a spoon or a spatula until the are mixed in.
      2 cups chocolate chips
    • Scoop out dough with a cookie scoop or a spoon into even dough balls. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat about 2 inches apart.
    • Bake for 8-11 minutes, until they are just starting to turn a golden brown. Cook times may vary with size of the cookie dough balls.
    • Allow them to sit on the cookie tray for 2-3 minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack.
      Allow to cool all the way before storing in a storage bag or containers.

    Notes

    Nutritional values are estimated and the amount of cookies is approximate.  Depending on the size of your cookie, the amount and nutritional values may be different.
    Unsalted butter is best in baking cookies but if you only have salted, you will want to use less salt in the dough.  You can either leave the salt out or decrease to 1 quarter teaspoon.
    Full fat yogurt is what we use, but there is enough fat in the butter so you can use a low or non fat yogurt if you prefer.  You can use regular plain yogurt in place of Greek plain yogurt.
    We use light brown sugar in these cookies, but you can use dark brown as well.  They will have a slightly richer flavor and be slightly darker in color then if you use light brown sugar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Bethany

      June 21, 2022 at 1:40 am

      5 stars
      Followed the recipe. Loved how it was written so I wasn't scrolling up and down for amounts of ingredients.They taste great! I will be making them again for sure!

      Reply
    2. Zhen of greedygirlgourmet

      December 13, 2021 at 2:03 am

      5 stars
      I loooooove choc chip cookies AND i have yoghurt waiting to be used up in the fridge so guess what I'll be making this week? 🙂

      Reply
    3. Sue

      December 13, 2021 at 12:36 am

      5 stars
      Oh I love the idea of using yogurt to make these cookies! Must try!

      Reply
    4. Julie

      December 12, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      5 stars
      That Greek yogurt add was the BEST!!!

      Reply
    5. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady

      December 12, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      I've never thought of adding yogurt to my chocolate chip cookies. This is totally something I need to try!

      Reply
    6. Addie

      December 12, 2021 at 3:47 am

      5 stars
      The yogurt adds such a great texture! Yum!

      Reply
    7. Jeannie

      December 12, 2021 at 1:43 am

      5 stars
      Never thought of adding yogurt, a must try!

      Reply
    8. Shilpa

      December 11, 2021 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies look so good. Thanks for sharing all the tips I need to make this yummy treat.

      Reply
    9. Andra

      December 11, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      Will have to try this asap. they look delicious and super easy to make 😀

      Reply

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