Makes: 36 servings

Add extra calcium to your cookies with yogurt. These cookies also use whole wheat flour which adds fiber and other nutrients.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt, non-fat
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (miniature, or carob chips)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 °F.
2. In a large bowl combine sugar, brown sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy.
3. Add yogurt and vanilla; blend well. Stir in flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto un-greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 °F for 8 to 12 minutes or until light and golden brown.
5. Cool 1 minute, remove from cookie sheets.

Source: Eat Smart New York!, Cornell University Cooperative Extension