Cottage Cheese Snickerdoodle Cookies (Print Version)

Pillowy delights with creamy cottage cheese and cinnamon sugar coating for a cozy flavor.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

11 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together cottage cheese, softened butter, and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or whisk.
03 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
08 - Place coated cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are set and tops appear just dry.
10 - Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The cottage cheese provides a unique, cloud-like softness.
  • Simple, easy-to-find ingredients yield professional results.
  • A fun, tangy twist on a classic American holiday favorite.
  • Naturally vegetarian and easy to customize.
02 -
  • Ensure your butter is properly softened for a smooth dough consistency.
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest texture and most authentic flavor.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough once you add the dry ingredients to keep the cookies light and airy.
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