Description
Irresistible cottage cheese cookies blend creamy texture with delicate sweetness, promising a delightful treat for dessert enthusiasts. Crumbly edges and rich flavor make these cookies a perfect companion for afternoon tea or midnight snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 grams) cottage cheese
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Mix-ins:
- ½ cup chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature, setting the dial precisely at 350°F (175°C) to ensure consistent heat distribution.
- Prepare a baking sheet by carefully lining it with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for your delicate cookies.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cottage cheese with softened butter, blending until the mixture achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate the sugar gradually, whisking continuously to create a light and even texture that prevents sugar clumping.
- Crack the eggs into the mixture, stirring gently to integrate them completely without overmixing, which could potentially toughen the cookie dough.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together, ensuring no lumps remain before slowly folding them into the wet ingredients.
- Mix the dough until just combined, being careful not to overwork the batter, which could result in dense, tough cookies.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop uniform portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, watching for edges to turn a delicate golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese for ricotta if unavailable, maintaining the same creamy texture and moisture level.
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version without compromising the cookie’s tenderness.
- Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese using a fine-mesh strainer to prevent overly wet dough and ensure crisp edges.
- Consider adding lemon zest or vanilla extract to enhance the subtle dairy flavor of these unique cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg