1-Getting started with this cocoa fudge cookies recipe is as easy as turning on your oven, and it’s designed for anyone from home cooks to busy parents. First, preheat your oven to 350°F and get your baking sheets ready by spraying them with cooking spray or lining them with parchment paper or silicone mats. This simple setup helps prevent sticking and ensures your cookies come out just right.

2-Next, in a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until they’re well mixed. In a separate medium saucepan, melt the 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat, then take it off the stove. Whisk in the 7 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and the sugars that’s 2/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar until the mixture looks like beach sand for that perfect fudgy base.

3-Now, stir in the 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to blend everything smoothly. Add the dry ingredients to this mix and stir until the dough is moist and ready to shape. Drop the dough by level tablespoons onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for even baking. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are almost set, then let them cool on the sheets until they’re firm enough to move to a wire rack.