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Easy and Delicious Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough


  • Author: Marlene Quinn
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A unique cookie dough that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the sweetness of cookie ingredients, resulting in a delightful texture and flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups mix-ins (chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cherries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy; beat in the eggs one at a time, and add the vanilla.
  3. Fold in the cottage cheese, breaking up any large curds until the dough is silky.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Stir in your chosen mix-ins, and chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if too soft.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions two inches apart on the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly underbaked. Let cool on a rack for 5 minutes.

Notes

For a different flavor, consider browning the butter before creaming with sugars. Chilling the dough improves texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: cookie dough, cottage cheese, baking, dessert