Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Recipe
Embark on a culinary journey with our cottage cheese cookie dough recipe. Elevate your baking skills as we guide you through each step, ensuring a delightful outcome that will leave everyone craving more.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, softened | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Cottage cheese, well-drained | 1 cup |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 2 1/2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Baking soda | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Chocolate chips or chunks | 1 cup |
| Chopped nuts (optional) | 1/2 cup |
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Creaming the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
- Add the well-drained cottage cheese, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture.
- Mix until well combined.
- Sift Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Mix just until the dough comes together.
- Fold in Mix-Ins:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks and chopped nuts (if using).
- Ensure an even distribution throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Leave space between each cookie.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- The centers may seem slightly undercooked but will firm up as they cool.
- Cooling:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
