Greek Yogurt Sugar Cookiesare the softest, fluffiest sugar cookies of all time, and they keep their shape super well. The not-so-secret secret ingredient? Greek yogurt, of course!

Greek Yogurt Sugar Cookies with pale cookies on a wire rack with white frosting and colored sprinkles on top.

These sugar cookies are a killer dupe for the ones in the plastic boxes begging you to take them home when you’re in line at the grocery store. However, these have a lot of goodness packed into them instead of bright pink-dyed frosting and who-knows-what in the cookies themselves.

There’s something so satisfying about hand-making your own from scratch and seeing everything that goes into them. Especially because these have asecret ingredient that packs extra moisture, wholesomeness, and protein power: Greek yogurt!

pale cookies on a wire rack with white frosting and colored sprinkles on top.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

TheseGreek Yogurt Sugar Cookiesare an absolute hit for agirl’s birthday party, agame day treat, or abackyard gathering with finger foods.
This ahomemade, healthier recipefor those store-bought sugar cookies that beg you to take them home from the grocery store.
Easilychange the flavorof the cookie by using flavored Greek yogurt and flavored extract in the frosting.

👩‍🍳 I like to switch out the decorations andfrosting for sugar cookies— it always keep the kids excited about baking!

Recipe Ingredients

Butter –if using salted butter, lower the amount of salt used in the recipe
Sugar –plain granulated sugar
Egg
Vanilla extract –or a different flavored extract if you want to change the flavor of the cookies
Greek yogurt –either plain Greek yogurt or a flavored yogurt, like vanilla or lemon
Baking powder
Baking soda –yes, both baking powderandbaking soda are needed in this recipe
Flour –regular all-purpose flour

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

cookie dough rolled out with cookie cutter, flour scoop, and wooden rolling pin next to a white cookie sheet with cut out cookies on it.

How to Make Greek Yogurt Sugar Cookies

Cream the butter and sugar together, and then add the other wet ingredients, followed by the dry.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap andchill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Divide the dough in half, roll it out, and cut it into shapes. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes.
Let the cookies cooland spread frosting over the tops, sprinkling with toppings if desired.

Recipe FAQs

How long do sugar cookies last after baking?

Sugar cookies last quite a while if little hands and mouths don’t get to them first! Store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard or pantry for 1 to 2 weeks. They can also be kept in the fridge if you prefer. They’ll freeze for much longer, up to 3 months.

Why did my sugar cookies spread?

Make sure you don’t skip the chilling the dough step. It’s important to maintain the shape of the cookie as it bakes. If you chilled the dough thoroughly, be sure you followed the correct measurements, especially for sugar and butter. Too much sugar and butter can cause cookies to spread while baking.

Can you leave sugar cookies out overnight?

Yes, these can be stored at room temperature for a few days! Just ensure they’re covered in a sealable container or with plastic wrap and away from sinks, stoves, and ovens.

pale round cookies on a silver wire rack.

Expert Tips

You can have fun with them by swapping out the vanilla for other extract varieties, likelemon, almond, or orange, in either the cookie dough or frosting for a different flavor experience—or both!
Don’t skip the chilling the dough step.It’s important to maintain the shape of the cookie as it bakes.
Also be sure to follow the correct measurements, especially for sugar and butter.Too much sugar and butter can cause cookies to spread while baking.