Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with protein! Made with creamy cottage cheese, these cookies have a tender texture and a rich chocolate flavor,perfect for a healthier twist on a classic treat. 🍪🍫
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
Ingredients
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For the Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth, then mix it into the butter mixture along with egg and vanilla extract.
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Combine & Add Chocolate Chips:
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
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Scoop & Bake:
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
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Cool & Serve:
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
- For extra protein, use high-protein cottage cheese.
- To make it gluten-free, swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For a crunchier texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Find it online: https://kenzierecipes.com/cottage-cheese-chocolate-chip-cookies/