Description
Cottage Cheese Cookies are a delightful treat that combines unique flavors and a soft, chewy texture, making them a healthier alternative to traditional cookies. Packed with protein from cottage cheese, these cookies deliver satisfying sweetness without the guilt. Perfect for any occasion, they can be customized with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. In just about 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies that are sure to impress family and friends. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as a snack throughout the week, these Cottage Cheese Cookies offer both taste and nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine sifted flour and baking powder.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
– For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about an hour before baking.
– Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
– Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg