Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough offers a delectable twist on traditional cookies, blending creamy cottage cheese with rich chocolate chips for a treat that’s both chewy and indulgent. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual snacks, and they promise to delight your taste buds with their unique flavor profile. Enjoy them warm from the oven or as a fun breakfast alternative—once you try them, you won’t look at cookie dough the same way again!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix softened butter, cottage cheese, both sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder while stirring gently; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each dollop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruits for variety. Use room temperature butter for better mixing. Store leftover dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.