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Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Cookies

Cottage cheese cookies that are rich and chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside with gooey melted chocolate chips
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Dough chill time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cookies
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

1 High speed blender (to blend cottage cheese smooth)
1 large mixing bowl
1 Spatula (for mixing and scooping ingredients)
1 Large oven baking tray (if baking in the oven)
1 Piece of parchment paper or air fryer liner (to line the baking tray)
Oven or air fyer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 batch cottage cheese cookie dough see my Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough recipe
  • Optional: extra dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts for topping
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for garnish
Makes: 2inch round

Instructions
 

  • Make the cookie dough following the Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough recipe; chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized cookie dough balls. Place on the baking sheet spaced apart.
  • Flatten slightly and add extra chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown on edges but still soft in centers.
  • Cool cookies completely on parchment before transferring.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze longer.

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Notes

To keep it completely low-carb (keto-friendly), use sugar-free chocolate chips and stevia or sugar-free protein powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword cottage cheese cookie dough, cottage cheese cookies, cottage cheese dessert