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.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- hand or stand mixer
- measuring cups and spoons
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cookie scoop or spoon
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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly before serving for ultimate gooey texture.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.8mg