The Most Delicious Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies!
I’ve been sharing my favorite cottage cheese recipes here on the blog for over a year now, and I’ve been blown away by just how popular they’ve been. These chocolate chip cookies have been up there amongst the biggest hits, and if you love a healthier snacking idea then I think you’re going to love them!
Cottage cheese in cookies might sound a little out there—but trust me, it just works. It gives these cookies a soft, tender texture and adds a boost of protein without making them heavy or dense. Plus, it sneaks in a little extra goodness for healthier snacking without sacrificing that classic cookie satisfaction.
Sweetened naturally with honey and loaded with chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect when you want a treat that feels a little more wholesome. They’re so easy to whip up, and honestly, once you try them, you might never look at a tub of cottage cheese the same way again.
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese: For the best texture and flavor, full-fat cottage cheese works best—but low-fat will still get the job done if that’s what you have on hand.
- Honey
- Eggs
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Chocolate chips: You can use any chocolate chips you like—semi-sweet, dark, or milk—but darker chocolate gives a nice balance to the natural sweetness of the cookies.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
I know that many of my readers prefer screen-free cooking, and so that’s why I’ve included a recipe card for you at the bottom of this post. You can print it out at home, and it covers absolutely everything you need to know to make these cookies from scratch! Here, I’m sharing the steps alongside some photos to help demonstrate the various stages…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, honey, and eggs until everything’s well combined.
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Add the flour and baking soda to the bowl and mix again, scraping down the sides as you go to make sure it all comes together.
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Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they’re evenly spread throughout the dough.
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Using a small ice cream scoop or a spoon, scoop out the batter and drop it onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches of space between each one.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are just starting to turn golden around the edges.
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Let them cool on the baking sheet before trying to move them—they’ll firm up as they cool!
Recipe Hints & Tips
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Storage – Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’re best eaten within 3 days while they’re still soft and fresh.
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Don’t overbake – They’ll look slightly soft when you pull them out of the oven—that’s exactly what you want. They’ll firm up as they cool.
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Use a small scoop – Using a cookie scoop helps the cookies bake evenly and keeps them looking nice and uniform.
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Mix gently – Once you add the flour, mix just until combined. Overmixing can make the cookies a little tough instead of soft and tender.
Variations to Try
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Switch up the chocolate – Use dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or even a mix if you want a richer, more decadent cookie.
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Add nuts – Stir in a handful of chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds for some extra crunch and flavor.
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Try dried fruit – Dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins would add a little chew and a hint of sweetness.
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Go extra indulgent – Swap a few tablespoons of the flour for cocoa powder to make double chocolate cottage cheese cookies.
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Sprinkle with sea salt – A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking gives a perfect sweet and salty finish.
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- ½ cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, honey, and eggs until everything’s well combined.
- Add the flour and baking soda to the bowl and mix again, scraping down the sides as you go to make sure it all comes together.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they’re evenly spread throughout the dough.
- Using a small ice cream scoop or a spoon, scoop out the batter and drop it onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches of space between each one.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are just starting to turn golden around the edges.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet before trying to move them—they’ll firm up as they cool!
These cookies are soft, chewy, chocolatey, and such a good choice if you love a healthier snack or after-dinner treat! If you try the recipe, please do leave a quick review in the comments section below – it helps me to create and develop more ideas that you’ll love making at home. You can also tag me in your pictures on Instagram @slimmingviolet.
