Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a delightful twist on classic cookies with a unique texture and extra protein from cottage cheese. Soft, chewy, and full of chocolatey goodness, they are perfect for indulgence while sneaking in nutrition.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth Use full-fat for best results.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it is softened to room temperature.
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Mix-ins
- ¾ cup chocolate chips Feel free to substitute with dark chocolate or other types.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the blended cottage cheese and mix until fully combined.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture and blend well.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Baking
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to three months.