What does cottage cheese do in baking?

Cottage cheese adds moisture, protein, and creaminess. When blended, it helps create soft, chewy cookies with a rich texture—especially when paired with regular flour.

What is a substitute for all-purpose flour in chocolate chip cookies?

You can substitute with almond, oats, or gluten-free flour (texture will vary), but all-purpose flour yields the best balance of structure and chewiness.

Can I use plain flour instead of self-raising flour for cookies?

Yes! Plain (all-purpose) flour is perfect for cookies. Just add baking soda and baking powder, as in this recipe.

What is the best type of flour to use for cookies?

All-purpose flour is ideal—it gives structure without making cookies too dense. That’s why we use it in our cottage cheese chocolate chip cookies with regular flour .

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies with Regular Flour

Name: Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies with Regular Flour
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 16 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1¼ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened; ⅓ cup brown sugar; 1 large egg yolk; ½ cup blended cottage cheese (2% or 4%); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

Dry:

– 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

– ½ teaspoon baking soda

– ½ teaspoon baking powder

– ¼ teaspoon salt

– ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Wet:

– ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

– ⅓ cup brown sugar

– 1 large egg yolk

– ½ cup blended cottage cheese (2% or 4%)

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips.

3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer for about 4 minutes until light and fluffy.

4. Add the egg yolk and mix until fully incorporated.

5. Add blended cottage cheese and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.

7. Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.

8. Gently press each dough ball to flatten slightly.

9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers look just set.

10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

– Do not use non-fat cottage cheese—it contains too much moisture.
– Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth before adding.
– Slightly flatten each dough ball to help cookies spread evenly while baking.
– These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.

Author: tastydwell
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American