Cottage cheese cookie dough is a delightful twist on traditional cookie dough, bringing together the creamy richness of cottage cheese with classic cookie ingredients for a soft, chewy texture. The cottage cheese adds a subtle tanginess, while providing extra moisture and a boost of protein.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (smooth or blended for consistency)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Blend the cottage cheese: If your cottage cheese is chunky, blend it in a food processor or blender until smooth to ensure a consistent dough texture.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in wet ingredients: Add the smooth cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and egg to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Add extras: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Bake or enjoy raw: For cookies, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), scoop the dough onto a baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. If enjoying raw, the dough is safe to eat because it doesn’t contain raw flour (use heat-treated flour if preferred).
Enjoy your cottage cheese cookie dough as a healthy and delicious snack!
