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2 Ingredient Healthier Cottage Cheese Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 25-27 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These 2 Ingredient Healthier Cottage Cheese Chocolate Cookies are a simple, guilt-free treat combining high-protein cottage cheese and dark chocolate. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping it healthy. The result is a thick, fudgy, and slightly crackly cookie with a rich chocolate flavor and added protein, ideal for a quick snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) 4% high protein cottage cheese
  • 2 cups (305g) 60% or 63% dark chocolate chips (320g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese into a high-powered blender and blend until completely smooth. There’s no need to bring it to room temperature beforehand; blending straight from the fridge works fine. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure an even consistency.
  3. Melt Chocolate: Transfer the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Heat the chocolate in 15-30 second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Check that the blended cottage cheese feels cool but not very cold. Add it to the melted chocolate and stir with a spatula until fully incorporated. The batter should be uniform in color with no streaks and thick in texture.
  5. Scoop Batter: Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, quickly portion the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart. The thick batter won’t spread after scooping, so speed is important before it thickens further.
  6. Chill Dough: Place one baking sheet of cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up the dough and prevent spreading in the oven. After chilling, smooth any rough edges or spikes on the top of the cookie dough balls if desired.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 15-17 minutes or until they are puffed and have a crackly surface. Bake only one sheet at a time for even cooking; while one is baking, chill the other sheet in the fridge.
  8. Cool and Store: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before removing them to allow them to set firmly. Warm cookies can fall apart. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them fresh.

Notes

  • Use high protein 4% fat cottage cheese for the best texture and flavor.
  • Dark chocolate chips with 60%-63% cocoa content provide the best balance of sweetness and richness.
  • Work quickly when scooping as the batter thickens as it cools.
  • Chilling the dough before baking improves the cookie shape and texture.
  • Only bake one sheet at a time to ensure even cooking, especially the bottom side.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before handling to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Store cookies in a refrigerator in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/2-ingredient-healthier-cottage-cheese-chocolate-cookies-recipe/