Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 and 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil, softened but not liquified
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
Add-ins
- 2 1/2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a handheld electric mixer in a large bowl, beat the softened coconut oil, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Yogurt: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides as needed. Then, mix in the Greek yogurt just until incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add in the flour mixture, beating just until combined. Avoid overmixing for tender cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Turn off the mixer and fold in the chocolate chips evenly using a wooden spoon.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 3 hours, or up to 24 hours, to develop flavor and improve texture.
- Prepare for Baking: About 30 minutes prior to baking, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Shape Cookies: Using a large spoon or melon baller, scoop 3-tablespoon-sized portions of dough. Roll each into a ball with your hands and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for at least 3 hours is essential for thick, chewy cookies and enhanced flavor.
- Using a mixture of whole-wheat and all-purpose flour adds texture and a slight nuttiness to the cookies.
- Make sure the coconut oil is softened but not melted to achieve the right cookie texture.
- If you prefer softer cookies, bake closer to 12 minutes; for a crispier edge, bake up to 15 minutes.
- Room temperature eggs help to blend the dough evenly.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 3 hours 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian