Do you crave a sweet treat that’s both delicious and nutritious? If so, you’re going to love these Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
This cottage cheese cookie recipe is taking TikTok by storm, and for a good reason. With simple ingredients, these Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a healthier alternative to traditional cookie recipes, without compromising on flavor.
Perfectly balanced between indulgence and nutrition, these cookies are the ultimate way to enjoy a sweet treat while making smarter choices for your health.
Let's dive into how you can make these delightful cottage cheese cookies at home!
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Why make this recipe?
You don't want to miss out on these delicious cottage cheese cookies!
Weight Watcher Friendly - These cottage cheese cookies are only 3 WW points for one cookie.
Since the new Weight Watchers plan is personalized you will have to input the ingredients used into your WW app to get your exact WW personal points.
Easy to Make - Preparing this cottage cheese cookie recipe requires only a handful of simple ingredients.
Ingredients needed and substitutions
Cottage Cheese - We used the 4% Daisy Brand Full Fat Cottage Cheese for this recipe. You can swap for the 1% or 2% low fat if you want to lower the fat content.
Pure Maple Syrup - If you don't have maple syrup on hand you can swap with honey.
Fine Almond Flour - Any finely ground almond flour works well. Coconut flour could be used as well.
Protein Powder - Vanilla protein powder was used for this healthy cookie recipe. You can swap with any flavor like chocolate, peanut butter or even birthday cake protein powder.
Chocolate Chips - Dark Chocolate Chips were used for these cottage cheese cookies. You could use chocolate chunks or even white chocolate chips. If you want less sugar try using Lily's Brand chocolate chips flavored with Stevia.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Cookies
1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a small food processor like the Nutribullet or blender, add the cottage cheese, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
2: Transfer that mixture to a large bowl and mix with the almond flour, protein powder and coconut oil until combined, Fold in the chocolate chips.
3: Chill the dough for 30-60 minutes in the fridge.
4: Use a cookie scooper to form your balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press to flatten slightly. Add some more chocolate chips to the tops and bake at 325 degrees F until the edges are golden brown about 13-15 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack and let cool to room temperature.
5: Serve and enjoy!!
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Expert Tips & Recipe Variations:
- Choose full-fat cottage cheese: This adds richness and moisture to your cookies, resulting in a soft and tender texture.
- If you want a sweeter cookie - Cream your sugars well: For a perfect blend of sweetness, use a mix of brown sugar and coconut sugar. The brown sugar adds moisture while coconut sugar provides a subtle nutty flavor.
- Chill the dough: After mixing, refrigerate the dough for at least an hour. This helps the cookies maintain their shape and enhances flavor development.
- Use a mix of chips: Combine dark chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and butterscotch chips for a delightful variety of flavors in every bite.
- Add almond extract: Just a teaspoon can elevate the flavor profile of your cookies, giving them a unique and delicious twist.
- Use parchment paper for baking: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Spoon and level your flour: Avoid packing the flour into the measuring cup. Spoon it in and level it off for accurate measurement, preventing dense cookies.
- Mix cottage cheese thoroughly: Ensure the full-fat cottage cheese is well incorporated into the dough for even distribution and texture.
- Fold in the chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chunks, dark chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips to avoid overmixing the dough.
- Bake until golden: Keep an eye on the cookies and bake them until they are just golden around the edges to keep the centers soft and chewy.
- Cool on wire racks: Let the cookies cool on wire racks to maintain their texture and prevent sogginess.
- Store properly: Place your cookies in an airtight container for longer storage. This keeps them fresh and maintains their flavor.
- Use resealable plastic bags: For added convenience, store your cookies in resealable plastic bags to maintain freshness and easy access.
- Freeze for later: Place your cookies in a resealable freezer bag with wax paper between layers. This allows you to enjoy fresh cookies anytime.
- Revive stored cookies: If your cookies lose their softness, place a slice of bread in the airtight container or resealable plastic bag. The cookies will absorb moisture from the bread and become soft again.
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This Weight Watchers friendly cottage cheese chocolate chip cookie recipe is 3 Points on my Weight Watchers points app for one delicious cookie.
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The Best Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
- Yield: 18 Cookies 1x
- Diet: Low Fat
Description
Do you crave a sweet treat that’s both delicious and nutritious? If so, you’re going to love these Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Cottage Cheese
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup or Honey
- 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup of Almond Flour
- ½ cup of Vanilla Protein Powder
- 2 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil
- ½ cup of Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a small food processor or blender, add the cottage cheese, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer that mixture to a large bowl and mix with the almond flour, protein powder and coconut oil until combined, Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for 30-60 minutes in the fridge.
- Use a cookie scooper to form your balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press to flatten slightly. Add some more chocolate chips to the tops and bake at 325 degrees F until the edges are golden brown about 13-15 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack and let cool to room temperature.
- Serve and enjoy!!
Notes
- Choose full-fat cottage cheese: This adds richness and moisture to your cookies, resulting in a soft and tender texture.
- If you want sweeter cookies - Cream your sugars well: For a perfect blend of sweetness, use a mix of brown sugar and coconut sugar. The brown sugar adds moisture while coconut sugar provides a subtle nutty flavor.
- Chill the dough: After mixing, refrigerate the dough for at least an hour. This helps the cookies maintain their shape and enhances flavor development.
- Use a mix of chips: Combine dark chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and butterscotch chips for a delightful variety of flavors in every bite.
- Add almond extract: Just a teaspoon can elevate the flavor profile of your cookies, giving them a unique and delicious twist.
- Use parchment paper for baking: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Spoon and level your flour: Avoid packing the flour into the measuring cup. Spoon it in and level it off for accurate measurement, preventing dense cookies.
- Mix cottage cheese thoroughly: Ensure the full-fat cottage cheese is well incorporated into the dough for even distribution and texture.
- Fold in the chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chunks, dark chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips to avoid overmixing the dough.
- Bake until golden: Keep an eye on the cookies and bake them until they are just golden around the edges to keep the centers soft and chewy.
- Cool on wire racks: Let the cookies cool on wire racks to maintain their texture and prevent sogginess.
- Store properly: Place your cookies in an airtight container for longer storage. This keeps them fresh and maintains their flavor.
- Use resealable plastic bags: For added convenience, store your cookies in resealable plastic bags to maintain freshness and easy access.
- Freeze for later: Place your cookies in a resealable freezer bag with wax paper between layers. This allows you to enjoy fresh cookies anytime.
- Revive stored cookies: If your cookies lose their softness, place a slice of bread in the airtight container or resealable plastic bag. The cookies will absorb moisture from the bread and become soft again.
- Choose full-fat cottage cheese: This adds richness and moisture to your cookies, resulting in a soft and tender texture.
- Cream your sugars well: For a perfect blend of sweetness, use a mix of brown sugar and coconut sugar. The brown sugar adds moisture while coconut sugar provides a subtle nutty flavor.
- Chill the dough: After mixing, refrigerate the dough for at least an hour. This helps the cookies maintain their shape and enhances flavor development.
- Use a mix of chips: Combine dark chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and butterscotch chips for a delightful variety of flavors in every bite.
- Add almond extract: Just a teaspoon can elevate the flavor profile of your cookies, giving them a unique and delicious twist.
- Use parchment paper for baking: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Spoon and level your flour: Avoid packing the flour into the measuring cup. Spoon it in and level it off for accurate measurement, preventing dense cookies.
- Mix cottage cheese thoroughly: Ensure the full-fat cottage cheese is well incorporated into the dough for even distribution and texture.
- Fold in the chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chunks, dark chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips to avoid overmixing the dough.
- Bake until golden: Keep an eye on the cookies and bake them until they are just golden around the edges to keep the centers soft and chewy.
- Cool on wire racks: Let the cookies cool on wire racks to maintain their texture and prevent sogginess.
- Store properly: Place your cookies in an airtight container for longer storage. This keeps them fresh and maintains their flavor.
- Use resealable plastic bags: For added convenience, store your cookies in resealable plastic bags to maintain freshness and easy access.
- Freeze for later: Place your cookies in a resealable freezer bag with wax paper between layers. This allows you to enjoy fresh cookies anytime.
- Revive stored cookies: If your cookies lose their softness, place a slice of bread in the airtight container or resealable plastic bag. The cookies will absorb moisture from the bread and become soft again.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 42.2 mg
- Fat: 4.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.9 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
- Cholesterol: 1.6 mg
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Lisa
In your recipe you say to cream the sugars but there is none in the recipe
Susan
Hi Lisa - That was under recipe variations, if you prefer a sweeter cookie you can add in sugar as an option. Hope this helps clarify 😁👍🏻