Description
Delightfully soft and moist Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies that combine creamy cottage cheese with sweet honey and classic chocolate chips for a healthier twist on a beloved treat. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, these cookies are easy to make and bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- ½ cup honey
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside to prepare your dough.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, honey, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring an even texture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir and scrape down the sides of the bowl to blend everything together into a consistent dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly for sweet bursts in every bite.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, portion out the batter onto the prepared baking sheets. Make sure to leave about 3 inches of space between cookies to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies start turning golden, signifying they’re cooked through but still soft inside.
- Cool Before Handling: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets before moving them. This allows them to firm up and prevents them from breaking apart.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative, though texture will differ.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup or agave nectar if desired.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
