Soft & Gooey Cottage Cheese Chocolate Cookies You’ll Love

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September 28, 2025

Soft, Chewy & Protein-Boosted

Who doesn’t love a batch of warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven? This recipe gives the classic a clever twist by adding cottage cheese — and trust me, you’d never guess it’s in there. The cottage cheese melts right into the dough, making the cookies extra moist, soft, and slightly chewy, while adding a boost of protein. 🍫💛

These cookies are perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, a sweet addition to lunchboxes, or as a cozy weekend bake. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and absolutely irresistible, they’re the kind of treat you’ll find yourself baking again and again.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Cream butter, sugars, and cottage cheese.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Mix dry ingredients, combine with wet.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 mins.

Serving Suggestions

  • With a glass of milk
  • Ice cream sandwich style
  • Warmed up for gooey texture
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Chewy chocolate chip cookies made moist with cottage cheese

Storage

  • 5 days in airtight container
  • Freeze up to 2 months
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with extra moisture and protein thanks to a surprise ingredient — cottage cheese! You won’t taste it, but you’ll love the gooey texture and wholesome twist on the classic favorite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert, High Protein
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • hand or stand mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop or spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, and cottage cheese until smooth.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheet lined with parchment.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
  8. Cool slightly before serving for ultimate gooey texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
No, they don’t taste like cottage cheese — just soft and moist.
Swap regular flour with a gluten-free blend for GF version.
Freeze scooped dough balls to bake fresh any time.
Perfect for making ice cream sandwiches or serving with a glass of milk.
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FAQs

Do they taste cheesy?

No, cottage cheese just adds moisture.

Can I make them gluten-free?

Yes, with GF flour.

Can I reduce sugar?

Yes, sub honey or stevia

Can I freeze the dough?

Yes, scoop & freeze.

Conclusion

These Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies strike the perfect balance between chewy, gooey, and wholesome. With cottage cheese adding extra moisture and protein, they’re a fun, healthier twist on a classic treat that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven with melty chocolate chips or pack them up for a snack on the go, they’re sure to become a family favorite.

👉 Bake a batch today and taste how cottage cheese takes chocolate chip cookies to the next level!

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