Chocolate-Cheese Cookies 

Recipes, styling, and photography by Menachem Goodman

The inspiration for this recipe came from a recipe for chocolate chip cookie dough that called for cottage cheese. I decided to try to incorporate the idea into a Shavuos dessert, and let’s just say I already made another batch.

YIELDS 2 DOZEN COOKIES

• 1 16-oz (450-g) container cottage cheese
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
• 1½ cups sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp baking powder
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup chocolate or caramel chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray several baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the flour, cocoa powder, and chips. Using an immersion blender, mix everything together until combined and smooth.

Add the flour and cocoa powder and mix with a spoon or spatula until you have a cookie batter (you can use your hands). Add the chips and mix until incorporated.