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cottage cheese cookie dough

Cottage Cheese Cookies

The Crispy Chef
Got a sweet tooth but trying to stay healthy? These cottage cheese cookies are the perfect solution! Packed with protein, they are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious. The cottage cheese blends seamlessly into the dough, creating an irresistible texture. Plus, they can be easily adapted for keto, gluten-free, or high-protein variations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Food processor (optional, for smoother cottage cheese)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • Base Ingredients:
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat works best, but low-fat works too
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can sub almond flour for keto version
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or monk fruit sweetener for keto
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Mix-ins choose your favorite:
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark, milk, or sugar-free
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/3 cup dried fruit

Instructions
 

  • Prep the cottage cheese: Drain excess liquid and pulse in a food processor until smooth (about 30 seconds). It should be creamy with no lumps.
  • Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add egg and vanilla, mix for another minute. Then, add the smooth cottage cheese and mix until just combined.
  • Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until no dry spots remain. Avoid overmixing.
  • Add mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or other mix-ins of your choice. The dough will be slightly wetter than normal cookie dough.
  • Chill dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours. Chilling helps the dough firm up.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop rounded tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers still look slightly underdone.
  • Cool: Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. They will firm up as they cool.

Notes

For keto cottage cheese cookies, substitute almond flour, use monk fruit sweetener, and add 1 tbsp coconut flour for binding.
For a high-protein version, add 1/4 cup unflavored protein powder and reduce the flour by the same amount.
Dough can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours or frozen in scooped portions for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword Cottage Cheese Cookies, Cottage cheese recipes, Healthy Cookies, high-protein cookies, homemade protein snacks, Keto Cookies
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