Angel Food Cake Cookies with Greek Yogurt are Irresistible!
Angel Food Cake Cookies with Greek Yogurt are light, fluffy, and deliciously sweet treats that combine the airy texture of angel food cake with the creaminess of Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup egg whites (about 8 large eggs)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar and salt, and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the flour, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in lemon zest or almond extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These cookies can be frozen for longer storage; just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg