Print

Easy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Bake irresistible Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies This easy familyapproved recipe is tested in my Texas kitchen My kids love this comfort food Get the recipe

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (small curd or blended smooth)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Then, add the cottage cheese and mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Soft, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies with a secret ingredient: cottage cheese! It adds tenderness and a subtle tang that makes these cookies irresistible.