How to Make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies (Viral TikTok Recipe!)

You’ve seen the TikTok trend — cottage cheese in cookies — and you’re curious if it actually works. It does. These Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, slightly tangy, and surprisingly tender thanks to cottage cheese that keeps them moist without being heavy.

In this guide you’ll learn exact ingredients, how to prep the cottage cheese for the best texture, and a step-by-step bake that yields about 18–24 cookies. You’ll also get storage tips and quick fixes so your first batch comes out Pinterest-worthy.

What You’ll Need (Ingredients + Tools for Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies)

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• Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole cottage cheese (see prep tips)
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp fine salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

• Tools:

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Blender or food processor (for smoothing cottage cheese)
  • Baking sheet, parchment paper, cookie scoop

Tip: Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture and flavor.

Preparing Your Ingredients (How to Get Cottage Cheese Ready)

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• Smooth the cottage cheese: place 1 cup cottage cheese in a blender and pulse until almost smooth (15–20 seconds). This prevents small curds in the cookie dough and yields a tender crumb.
• Drain if necessary: if your cottage cheese is very watery, drain in a fine mesh sieve for 5 minutes and pat dry.
• Soften the butter: leave butter at room temperature for 30–60 minutes so it creams easily.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

Pro tip: Blended cottage cheese keeps the tang without grainy texture. If you skip blending, expect slightly textured cookies.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

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1. Cream butter and sugars: In a bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter with ¾ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
2. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla until combined.
3. Add cottage cheese: Fold in the blended cottage cheese until mixed.
4. Dry ingredients: Whisk 1½ cups flour, ½ tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt. Gradually stir into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
6. Chill (optional): For thicker cookies, chill dough 30 minutes.
7. Scoop and bake: Drop 1.5 Tbsp scoops onto baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 9–12 minutes until edges are set and centers still soft.
8. Cool: Let cookies rest on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Warning: Don’t overbake — these cookies firm up as they cool.

Finishing Touches, Serving, and Storage Tips

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• Serving:

  • Serve slightly warm for melty chips and tender centers.
  • Pair with coffee or a glass of cold milk.

• Storage:

  • Room temp: store in an airtight container up to 2 days.
  • Fridge: up to 5 days.
  • Freeze: dough balls on a tray, then bag up to 3 months; bake from frozen adding 1–2 minutes.

• Troubleshooting:

  • Flat cookies: chill dough or add 2–4 Tbsp extra flour if dough is too loose.
  • Grainy texture: blend cottage cheese more thoroughly.
  • Too dense: don’t overmix after adding flour.

• Variations:

  • Swap half the chocolate chips for chopped nuts or raisins.
  • Use quick oats (½ cup) for a heartier texture — reduce flour by ¼ cup.

These small swaps keep the cottage cheese benefit while changing the cookie’s personality.

You just made a batch of viral Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, slightly tangy, and easy to reproduce. Save this guide so you can pin the recipe before you bake, and share it with friends who love TikTok recipes. Which tip will you try first — blending the cottage cheese or chilling the dough? Ready to make this happen? Let’s do it!