Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies in 4 Simple Steps!

Try this easy cottage cheese chocolate chip cookie recipe made in four simple steps.

introduction

These cookies are soft, moist, and quick to make; for a chocolate-cheesecake twist you can see Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars for another dessert idea.

why make this recipe

• It uses simple pantry ingredients.
• Cottage cheese keeps the cookies moist.
• You can make a batch fast.
• Kids and adults like the chocolate chips.

how to make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Blend the wet ingredients. Cream the softened butter, sugar, and drained cottage cheese until smooth and light.
2. Add egg and vanilla. Mix until the dough is fluffy and scented with vanilla.
3. Add dry ingredients and chips. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Scoop and bake. Drop dough on a sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until edges turn golden. Cool a few minutes, then move to a rack.

Ingredients :

• 1 cup 240g cottage cheese, drained
• 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
• 1 cup 225g unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups 270g semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions :

Blend softened butter, sugar, and cottage cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Make sure the butter is soft, not melted, to get the right texture.
Crack in the egg and add the vanilla extract, stirring until everything is well combined. The dough will turn smooth and fluffy, with that sweet vanilla fragrance.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until evenly distributed. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Then fold in the chocolate chips, thickening the dough and adding that chocolatey goodness.
Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each scoop. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, until the edges are golden. Let them cool for a few minutes on the sheet before transferring them to a rack.

how to serve Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Serve warm for soft centers.
• Pair with cold milk, coffee, or tea.
• Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert.

how to store Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Room temp: Put in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Fridge: Store in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
• Freezer: Freeze in a bag or box for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

tips to make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Drain the cottage cheese well to avoid extra moisture.
• Use butter that is soft but not melted.
• Do not overmix after adding flour; mix until just combined.
• Use a cookie scoop for even cookies.
• Let cookies cool a few minutes on sheet before moving; they firm up as they cool.

variation (if any)

• Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
• Use white chocolate or milk chocolate chips.
• Stir in a teaspoon of cinnamon for warm spice.
• Add ½ cup oats for texture.

FAQs

Q: Will the cookies taste like cottage cheese?
A: No. The cottage cheese adds moisture but the cookies taste like sweet vanilla and chocolate.

Q: Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?
A: Yes. The texture may be a bit less rich, but it works.

Q: Can I skip chilling the dough?
A: Yes. This recipe bakes well without chilling, which keeps it quick.

Q: How do I make the cookies crispier?
A: Bake 1–2 minutes longer and let them cool fully on a rack.

Q: Can I use margarine or oil instead of butter?
A: Margarine may work but butter gives better flavor. Oil will change texture, so use butter if possible.

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Author: arianarecipes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 24 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

Soft and moist cookies that combine the richness of cottage cheese with the sweetness of chocolate chips, made in four simple steps.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup (240g) cottage cheese, drained
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. Cream the softened butter, sugar, and drained cottage cheese until smooth and light.
2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the dough is fluffy and fragrant.
3. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt just until mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until the edges turn golden. Cool briefly, then transfer to a rack.

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Notes

Drain the cottage cheese well to avoid extra moisture. Use softened butter, and do not overmix after adding flour for the best texture.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 180
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 100mg
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 30mg