Cottage Cheese Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, offering a unique texture and flavor that will surprise your taste buds. With a mix of cottage cheese and nutty goodness, the cookies are perfect for any occasion. Get ready to bake something special with the Cottage Cheese Cookies recipe.
When making Cottage Cheese Cookies, consider using low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese for a lighter option, although the classic full-fat version brings rich flavor. If you’re nut-free, feel free to leave out the nuts or replace them with seeds for added crunch. Always check for any nut allergies if sharing the treats, and remember that quality ingredients can make a noticeable difference in taste.
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Cottage Cheese Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Crisco
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup nuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup Crisco, 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 cup cottage cheese until smooth and well blended.
- Add in 2 3/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to the mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Once combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator overnight to enhance flavor and texture.
- After chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a cookie sheet.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and then roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the cookie balls on the greased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 2 of 7:
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