peanut butter cottage cheese cookies

• servings: 24
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1cup peanut butter

1 cup cottage cheese

1 1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter and cottage cheese until well combined.

3. Add the sugars and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

6. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.

7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

9. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.