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Lightened-Up Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies Easy Recipe

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These lightened-up small batch chocolate chip cookies are quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients. They deliver chewy, indulgent cookies without the guilt, perfect for late-night cravings.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (45g) dark chocolate chips (60-70% cacao)
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Whisk again until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to fold them together just until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips. Reserve a few chips to press on top of the dough balls before baking.
  7. Scoop the dough into 6 equal portions (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Roll into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Press a few extra chocolate chips on top of each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra-crispy edges, bake for the full 10 minutes. For softer cookies, pull at 8 minutes. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes yields thicker, chewier cookies. Use a kitchen scale for best results.

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