Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Simple, soft cookies that use cottage cheese for extra moisture and a mild tang.

introduction

These Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, moist, and easy to make. The cottage cheese keeps the cookies tender and gives them a light tang. If you like cheese and chocolate together, try a related recipe for chocolate chip cheesecake bars for another take on sweet cheese desserts.

why make this recipe

• The cottage cheese makes the cookies extra soft.
• The recipe uses common ingredients you likely have at home.
• They bake fast and taste great warm or cooled.
• You get classic chocolate chips with a small, pleasant tang from the cheese.

how to make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Follow the steps below to mix and bake the cookies.

Ingredients :

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Directions :

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together. Add eggs, vanilla, and blended cottage cheese and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then move to a rack to cool fully before serving.

how to serve Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Serve warm for a soft, melty chocolate experience. You can also serve with a glass of milk, tea, or coffee. For a treat, warm a cookie slightly and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

how to store Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Cool cookies completely before storing.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies in a single layer on a tray, then move to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.

tips to make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Blend the cottage cheese well so it mixes smoothly into the dough.
• Do not overmix the dough once you add flour. Mix until just combined.
• Use room temperature butter and eggs for even mixing.
• If you like chewier cookies, bake the lower end of the time range.
• Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft to scoop.

variation (if any)

• Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch.
• Use milk or dark chocolate chips for different sweetness levels.
• Swap half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
• Add 1/2 cup oats for a chewy, hearty texture.

FAQs

Q: Can I use ricotta instead of cottage cheese?
A: Yes. Blend ricotta until smooth and use the same amount.

Q: Can I use margarine instead of butter?
A: You can, but butter gives better flavor and texture.

Q: Will the cookies spread too much?
A: If dough is too soft, chill it 20–30 minutes before scooping. That will help control spreading.

Q: Can I make smaller or larger cookies?
A: Yes. Adjust baking time. Smaller cookies need less time; larger ones need more.

Q: Are these cookies good for freezing?
A: Yes. Freeze baked cookies or shape the dough into balls and freeze for later baking.

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Author: arianarecipes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 27 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Soft, moist cookies made with cottage cheese for added tenderness and a hint of tang.

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Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together. Add eggs, vanilla, and blended cottage cheese and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then move to a rack to cool fully before serving.

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Notes

Serve warm for a soft, melty chocolate experience. Cool cookies completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 150
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 100mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 30mg