These High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cookies Are Delicious

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cottage Cheese (full‑fat, plain, blended until smooth)
• 0.25 cup Maple Syrup (ChocZero) (sugar‑free liquid sweetener)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure extract)
• 1.125 cup Almond Flour (finely ground, gluten‑free)
• 0.5 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Isopure) (whey isolate, vanilla flavored)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons White Chocolate Chips (ChocZero) (sugar‑free)
• 2 tablespoons Macadamia Nuts (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar‑Free Red Raspberry Preserve (Splenda Smucker’s, monk‑fruit sweetened)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   Temperature: 350°F

2. Blend Wet Ingredients

   Combine the cottage cheese, sugar‑free maple syrup, and vanilla extract in the blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.

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3. Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour and vanilla protein powder until no lumps remain.

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4. Add Butter

   Stir the melted butter into the dry mixture until fully incorporated.

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5. Combine Wet and Dry

   Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the dry bowl. Mix with a spatula until a uniform dough forms.

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6. Rest and Adjust Moisture

   Let the dough rest for 5 minutes. If it feels overly wet, sprinkle up to 1/8 cup additional almond flour and fold it in.

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7. Divide Dough

   Split the dough into two equal portions using a bench scraper or knife.

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8. Flavor Portion #1 – White Chocolate & Macadamia

   Fold the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts into the first dough portion until evenly distributed.

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9. Flavor Portion #2 – Raspberry Thumbprint

   Roll the second dough portion into 8 equal balls (about 1‑inch diameter). Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a small indentation in the center of each ball and fill each well with about 1/2 teaspoon of sugar‑free raspberry preserve. Lightly seal the edges.

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10. Transfer to Baking Sheet

    Place all cookies on the prepared parchment sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

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11. Bake

    Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden.

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    Temperature: 350°F

12. Cool

    Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

13g

Carbohydrates

4g

Fat

13g

Fiber

2g

Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of Cottage Cheese: Greek yogurt, Ricotta cheese
• Instead of Maple Syrup (ChocZero): Erythritol syrup, Monk fruit syrup
• Instead of Vanilla Extract: Vanilla bean paste
• Instead of Almond Flour: Coconut flour (use less), Hazelnut flour
• Instead of Vanilla Protein Powder (Isopure): Unflavored whey protein, Plant‑based vanilla protein powder
• Instead of Unsalted Butter: Coconut oil, Avocado oil
• Instead of White Chocolate Chips (ChocZero): Dark chocolate chips, Cacao nibs
• Instead of Macadamia Nuts: Pecans, Walnuts
• Instead of Sugar‑Free Red Raspberry Preserve: Any sugar‑free fruit jam

Equipment Needed

• Blender
• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Silicone Spatula
• Oven
• Spray Bottle (Avocado Oil) (optional)
• Cooling Rack (optional)

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

• Blending the cottage cheese until completely smooth to avoid grainy texture.
• Adjusting the dough moisture with extra almond flour if it feels too wet.
• Creating a proper well for the raspberry preserve to prevent it from spilling during baking.

Chef Tips from the Video

• Spray your hands with avocado oil before handling the dough to prevent sticking.
• For a thinner cookie, chill the dough for 10‑15 minutes before shaping.
• Use a kitchen scale for almond flour and protein powder for the most consistent results.
• If you prefer a sweeter cookie, add an extra teaspoon of sugar‑free maple syrup.

Troubleshooting

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Freeze baked cookies in a zip‑top bag for up to 1 month; reheat briefly before serving.

Room temperature: Can sit at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 2 days.

Make-Ahead Tips

• The dough can be refrigerated, wrapped tightly, for up to 2 days before shaping.
• Baked cookies freeze well; reheat at 300°F for 5‑7 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions