Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, protein-packed cookies made with cottage cheese, chocolate chips, and simple ingredients for a healthier sweet treat.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Whisk or fork
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Cookie scoop (optional)
- 1 Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat recommended
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese in your mixing bowl until mostly smooth using a fork or whisk.
- Add egg, honey, and vanilla extract to the cottage cheese and stir until combined.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in the same bowl.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of your spoon or palm.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing or serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week refrigerated. Freeze for up to 3 months. Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.