Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are a deliciously unique treat that combines the classic cookie experience with added nutrition. The cottage cheese lends moisture and protein, creating soft and chewy cookies that are perfect for any occasion. With a delightful balance of sweet chocolate chips and the subtle tanginess of cottage cheese, these cookies are quick to make and even better to enjoy fresh from the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- cup brown sugar
- cup granulated sugar
- cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in cottage cheese and vanilla extract until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg