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Stack of soft cottage cheese cookies on a rustic ceramic plate with a bite taken out, with a blurred background of coffee and linen.

Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Cookies

These gluten-free cottage cheese cookies are soft, cakey, and lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Almond flour keeps them tender and moist, while cinnamon and vanilla add warm, cozy flavor. Easy to make and perfect for a healthier homemade treat.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 cookies
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the blended cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to distribute evenly. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a thick dough forms.
  • Scoop small portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Lightly press down each cookie to flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Blending cottage cheese ensures a smooth texture without lumps.
  • Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes before baking if you want a slightly thicker, more uniform cookie. It helps the almond flour hydrate and makes scooping easier.
  • Pressing the cookies slightly before baking helps them hold their shape.
  • These cookies will be soft and moist rather than crisp.
  • Honey and maple syrup both work well in this recipe. Honey can create a chewier texture, while maple syrup gives tender crumbs. Granulated sugar can be used instead, but it will give slightly crisp cookies.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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