Description
Soft, slightly sweet, and comforting Cottage Cheese Cookies made with simple ingredients. Perfect for cozy afternoons, tea time, or as a light snack with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, softened butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Gradually stir in flour and baking powder to form a soft dough.
4. Shape into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Slice dough into rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
7. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for the best slicing and texture.
- Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for variety.
- Try lemon zest or cinnamon for flavor twists.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg