Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough can be a fun and unique treat. Here’s a simple recipe and the duration it takes to prepare:
Duration:
- Preparation Time: Approximately 15-20 minutes
- Chilling Time: At least 30 minutes
- Baking Time: 10-12 minutes (if baking)
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or your choice of mix-ins (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or other mix-ins if using.
- Chill Dough:
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up and makes it easier to handle.
- Bake (if desired):
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
