Description
A delightful and easy recipe for cottage cheese cookie dough that is both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or nuts for variation)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the softened butter and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or nuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Substitute sugar with a sugar alternative if desired.
- For a dairy-free version, use a non-dairy cottage cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cottage cheese cookie dough, easy cookie recipe, comfort food