Protein-Packed Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft and chewy cookies enriched with Greek yogurt and protein powder for a nutritious twist on a classic treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 18, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 18 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 1/3 cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 large egg, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips evenly with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Step 9: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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