Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
Discover the delightful world of Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies, where indulgence meets nutrition! These soft and chewy cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while delivering a protein boost thanks to the cottage cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe allows you to whip up a batch in no time. Whether you’re enjoying them during a cozy movie night or packing them in lunchboxes, these cookies are versatile and loved by all. Plus, with options to customize ingredients and freeze leftovers, they make for a fabulous treat any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup white sugar (or light cane sugar)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips (sugar-free)
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend together cottage cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and whisk in the egg until well combined.
- Gently fold in flour and baking soda until just mixed; avoid overmixing for tender cookies.
- Stir in chocolate chips and refrigerate the dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, pressing each ball into thick rounds.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Cool on the pan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg