In lieu of egg, these delicious chocolate chip cookies are made with plain yogurt. They're lightly sweetened with enough chocolate chips to keep both kids and adults satisfied.
I do so love cookies, so I'm always looking for variations on classic recipes.
Yogurt is a great addition when baking, particularly because it adds protein. It's also a good source of probiotics, though that's probably negated since it's being heated. D'oh!
In this recipe, yogurt takes the place of egg and reacts with the baking soda to create a soft cookie that's just the right amount of sweet!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Whole wheat pastry flour - Whole wheat or spelt flours also work.
- Baking soda
- Sea salt
- Butter
- Plain yogurt
- Maple syrup
- Coconut sugar - Any granulated sugar can be used.
- Molasses
- Vanilla extract
How to make cookies with yogurt
Step 1: Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix the butter, yogurt, maple syrup, sugar, molasses, and vanilla.
Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture along with the chocolate chips and stir until well combined.
Step 4: Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.
FAQs
Yes, I've used oat flour with success, though they are a tad more crumbly. Just let them sit until cool, as this will help them hold together better.
I use plain, full-fat yogurt for these cookies, NOT Greek yogurt. Using Greek yogurt may result in a drier cookie, as it is thicker and contributes less liquid to the dough.
I believe softened (not melted) coconut oil will also work, though I haven't tried it.
More recipes with yogurt
Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup plain yogurt full fat or low-fat
- ¼ cup softened butter room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt, butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla.
- Add the yogurt mixture into the flour bowl, along with the chocolate chips, and mix until combined.
- Drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Emily
Delicious!! Will definitely make again! My new favorite cookie!
Lauren Goslin
Thanks, Emily, I'm so happy you enjoyed them!