Sure! Here’s a fun and unique twist on traditional cookie dough—cottage cheese cookie dough. This recipe makes for a soft and chewy cookie with a slight tang from the cottage cheese that balances out the sweetness. If you’ve ever wondered how to incorporate cottage cheese into baked goods, this is the perfect place to start. The result is a comforting, delicious cookie that’s perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. Let’s get baking!
Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240g) cottage cheese, well-drained
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips or other mix-ins (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sugar, and softened butter. Mix until smooth and creamy. You can use an electric mixer or mix by hand. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and continue to mix until well incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense cookies.
- Add Mix-ins: If you’re using chocolate chips (or any other mix-ins like raisins, nuts, or dried fruit), fold them into the dough gently.
- Shape the Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your soft, chewy, cottage cheese cookies!
These cookies have a slight tang, a soft bite, and are perfect for when you want something a little different from your standard cookie recipe!
