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Cottage Cheese Cookie Skillet (High Protein) Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Cottage Cheese Cookie Skillet is a high-protein, deliciously soft and cake-like treat baked in a skillet, combining the creamy texture of cottage cheese with sweet maple syrup and rich dark chocolate chips. Perfect for sharing, it offers a wholesome twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie, served warm with optional vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an indulgent finish.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup full fat cottage cheese (2% fat recommended, avoid low fat)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Dry Ingredients

  • tiny pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Add-ins

  • 1/2 to 1 cup dark chocolate chips (adjust to preference, roughly 1 cup used)
  • Additional dark chocolate chips for topping

Toppings & Serving

  • flaky sea salt
  • vanilla ice cream (optional but recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the skillet cookie.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, egg, tiny pinch of salt, oat flour, and baking soda. Stir until the mixture is well combined. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
  3. Prepare Skillet: Lightly spray a 10-inch cast iron skillet with oil to prevent sticking. Pour the cookie batter into the skillet and spread it evenly to form a thin layer. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra melty pockets of chocolate. Although the batter looks thin and lumpy, it will rise and smooth out during baking.
  4. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. The cookie will be soft and cake-like, not hard or crunchy. Baking for about 25 minutes is ideal.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let the cookie cool slightly in the skillet. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top, slice into portions, and serve warm. For an indulgent touch, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

Notes

  • Use full fat or 2% cottage cheese for best texture and flavor. Low-fat versions may not work as well.
  • The cookie batter will appear thin and lumpy before baking but will puff up and smooth out in the oven.
  • Adjust the amount of chocolate chips to your sweetness preference.
  • Cast iron skillet is recommended for even baking and texture, but a similar oven-safe skillet will work.
  • Serving with vanilla ice cream and flaky sea salt enhances the flavor but is optional.
  • Check the cookie early at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking; it should remain soft and cake-like.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/cottage-cheese-cookie-skillet-high-protein-recipe/