Cottage Cheese Cookies

why make this recipe

These Cottage Cheese Cookies are soft, simple, and quick to make. They use cottage cheese for moisture and protein. They are a good snack or small dessert when you want something healthy but sweet.

introduction

This recipe makes 14 thick, moist cookies that bake in about 11–14 minutes. If you enjoy recipes that use cottage cheese in new ways, you might also like a lasagna recipe with cottage cheese that uses similar flavors in a savory dish.

how to make Cottage Cheese Cookies

You blend the wet ingredients until smooth, mix in the oat flour and baking soda, then fold in sugar-free chocolate chips. Scoop, shape, and bake. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet and then cool on a rack so they firm up without drying out.

Ingredients :

1/3 cup Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup Granulated Sweetener (I used brown erythritol stevia blend)
1 large Egg
1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cup Oat Flour (packed, note 1)
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda (or 1 teaspoon baking powder)
1/3 cup Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips

Directions :

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lightly oil the paper with coconut oil and set it aside.
2. In a food processor, add cottage cheese, sweetener, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
3. Blend on medium-high speed until the mixture is liquid and smooth.
4. Fold in the oat flour and baking soda.
5. Process on low speed until it forms a moist cookie dough. Fold in chocolate chips, and pulse a few times to incorporate.
6. Use a cookie dough scoop to scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough. Roll between greased hands into a ball and place onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a thumb of space between each cookie. You should form 14 cookies.
7. Give a little press on top of each cookie, not much, as they expand in the oven, and you want to keep them thick and moist in the center.
8. Bake for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
9. Cool them down for 10 minutes on the baking sheet at room temperature, don’t touch the cookies to give them time to rest and firm up.
10. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for an extra 30 minutes.

how to serve Cottage Cheese Cookies

Serve them at room temperature. They pair well with tea, coffee, or a glass of milk. Warm them for 5–10 seconds in the microwave for a soft, fresh-baked feel.

how to store Cottage Cheese Cookies

Place cooled cookies in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature.

tips to make Cottage Cheese Cookies

• Use packed oat flour for best texture.
• Do not over-press the cookies before baking; keep them a bit thick.
• Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for the full 10 minutes before moving them. This helps them set.
• If dough is too sticky, chill for 10 minutes before scooping.
• Measure flour by packing it into the cup to match the recipe note.

variation (if any)

• Add chopped nuts instead of chocolate chips.
• Use raisins or dried berries for a non-chocolate version.
• Swap almond extract for lemon zest for a bright flavor.
• Use regular sugar or another sweetener to taste if you do not need sugar-free chips.

FAQs

Q: Can I use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese?
A: You can try plain Greek yogurt, but the texture may be softer. Drain excess liquid before using.

Q: Can I make these without a food processor?
A: Yes. Mash the cottage cheese well with a fork, whisk the wet ingredients, then stir in the flour and chips until you get a moist dough.

Q: Are these cookies gluten free?
A: Yes, if you use certified gluten-free oat flour. Check labels to be sure.

Q: Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of sugar-free?
A: Yes. Use regular chips if you do not need a sugar-free option.

Q: How do I know when the cookies are done?
A: They are done when the edges turn golden brown. The centers will be soft but will firm up as they cool.

Cottage Cheese Cookies

• Author: arianarecipes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 14 minutes
• Total Time: 24 minutes
• Yield: 14 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Soft, simple, and quick cookies made with cottage cheese for moisture and protein, perfect as a healthy snack or small dessert.

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Ingredients

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• 1/3 cup Cottage Cheese
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sweetener (brown erythritol stevia blend)
• 1 large Egg
• 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 1/2 cup Oat Flour (packed)
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/3 cup Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil it with coconut oil.
2. In a food processor, blend cottage cheese, sweetener, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Fold in oat flour and baking soda, and process until a moist dough forms.
4. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
5. Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
6. Press lightly on top of each cookie.
7. Bake for 11–14 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
8. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for another 30 minutes.

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Notes

For best texture, use packed oat flour and do not over-press cookies before baking. Chill the dough if it’s too sticky.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 150
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 80mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 4g
• Cholesterol: 35mg