Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
Now, I know what you might be thinking: Cottage cheese? In cookies? Trust me, it works! Cottage cheese adds moisture and a slight tang, making these cookies extra soft and delicious. Plus, it sneaks in a little protein, so you can enjoy your treat with a little less guilt.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup cottage cheese blended for a smoother texture, if desired
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
- ½ cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, blended cottage cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Everything Together – Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add the Chocolate Chips – Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using) with a spatula.
- Scoop and Bake – Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake – Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Enjoy – Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
Nutritional Value (Per Cookie – Approximate)
- Calories: 140-160 kcal
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Sugar: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 80-100mg
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.