Cottage Cheese Snickerdoodle Cookies (Printable)

Pillowy treats featuring creamy cottage cheese and fragrant cinnamon sugar for a classic flavor twist.

# What you 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 the egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the 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 cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops appear just dry.
10 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Incredibly soft and pillowy texture that stays fresh for days
  • Unique tangy twist from cottage cheese that elevates the classic snickerdoodle
  • Ready in just 32 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect balance of sweet cinnamon sugar and subtle richness
  • Easy enough for beginners, impressive enough for any occasion
02 -
  • Don't overbake—remove cookies when edges are set but centers look slightly soft for maximum tenderness
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest flavor and softest texture
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it's too sticky to handle
  • Roll cookie balls in cinnamon sugar just before baking for the best coating adhesion
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar for extra warmth and complexity
  • Store with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft for days
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