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Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough: Creamy Delights You’ll Love

Discover the magic of Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough—a fun, healthier twist on classic cookie dough that sneaks in extra protein without sacrificing flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese well-drained
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.75 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Butter melted
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
For Mixing In
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 0.5 cup Nuts (optional) for extra crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of well-drained cottage cheese and 1/4 cup of honey. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of almond flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir until fully combined, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in 1/4 cup of chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to meld flavors and firm the dough.
  5. Scoop out the desired amount and enjoy it straight, or serve it as a dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, make sure the cottage cheese is well-drained before mixing to ensure a creamy texture.

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