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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the creaminess of cottage cheese with the sweetness of chocolate chips and almond flour, creating a soft, moist, and naturally protein-rich treat. Perfect for a healthier twist on classic cookies, they offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures with a tender bite and a subtle nutty undertone.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup 2% cottage cheese
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure even baking.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or spoon to cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract: Incorporate the large egg and pure vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing until fully combined for added moisture and flavor.
  4. Blend the cottage cheese: Use a hand blender or food processor to blend the 2% cottage cheese until smooth, ensuring a creamy consistency that will integrate well into the dough.
  5. Combine cottage cheese and wet ingredients: Stir the blended cottage cheese into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly to combine all creamy components.
  6. Add dry ingredients: Gradually add almond flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms without overmixing to avoid tough cookies.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly to ensure every cookie has a sweet chocolate burst.
  8. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the cookies perfectly.
  9. Shape the cookies: Use a cookie scoop to drop uniform balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  10. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies start to turn golden brown, indicating they are done.
  11. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and maintains their shape and texture.

Notes

  • Using almond flour instead of regular flour makes these cookies gluten-free.
  • Blending the cottage cheese smooth helps maintain a tender texture without curds.
  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan butter and use a flax egg in place of the regular egg.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cottage Cheese Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gluten Free Cookies, Almond Flour Cookies, Healthy Cookies, High Protein Cookies

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