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Best Cottage Cheese Edible Cookie Dough

Best Cottage Cheese Edible Cookie Dough

The Best Cottage Cheese Edible Cookie Dough offers a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies your sweet cravings without any of the baking worries. This simple recipe transforms humble cottage cheese into a luscious, spoonable treat remarkably similar to traditional cookie dough, making it a perfect quick dessert or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour heat-treated
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese drained very well
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or your favorite mix-ins like sprinkles, chopped nuts, or candy bits

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer with paddle attachment)
  • Spatula
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. To ensure your edible cookie dough is safe to eat, you need to heat-treat the flour. Spread the 1 cup of all-purpose flour in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes, or microwave it in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the flour reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. This kills any potential bacteria. Let the flour cool completely before using.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Use an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer with the paddle attachment) to beat them together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  3. Add the well-drained cottage cheese to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until the cottage cheese is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy. It might look a little separated at first, but keep beating until it's cohesive. Stir in the vanilla extract.
    1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. Gradually add the cooled, heat-treated flour and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The dough will start to thicken.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  5. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips (or your chosen mix-ins) using a spatula until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
    1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  6. Your Best Cottage Cheese Edible Cookie Dough is ready to be enjoyed immediately! You can scoop it into bowls and enjoy it with a spoon. If you prefer it slightly firmer, you can cover the bowl and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Store any leftover Best Cottage Cheese Edible Cookie Dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the edible cookie dough. Scoop individual portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Frozen edible cookie dough will last for about 1-2 months.