CookiesJanuary 06, 2013
Calories
794
Sodium
143mg
5% DV
Fat
27g
42% DV
Protein
10g
20% DV
Carbs
137g
46% DV
Fiber
6g
26% DV
Mexican Chocolate Cookies {Cottage Cheese Cookies}
139
Rich chocolate cookies with a little kick of cinnamon.
24
1 ¼ c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. low-fat small curd cottage cheese
4 T. butter, softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting cookies
1 large egg
1 T. vanilla extract
24 milk chocolate disks
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. low-fat small curd cottage cheese
4 T. butter, softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting cookies
1 large egg
1 T. vanilla extract
24 milk chocolate disks
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with silicone baking mats or parchment paper; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cottage cheese for about a minute.
Stir in the butter and sugars on low for 30 seconds; turn up speed to medium and beat for 1 minute.
Reduce speed to low and add egg and vanilla, beating for 1 minute.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and stir until incorporated.
Using a small cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Gently push 1 chocolate disk into each dough ball.
Bake on center rack for 10 minutes, or until edges of cookies are set.
Let cookies cool on sheet for 2-3 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
While cookies are warm (not hot), sift some powdered sugar over them.
Nutritions
Calories
794
Sodium
143mg
5% DV
Fat
27g
42% DV
Protein
10g
20% DV
Carbs
137g
46% DV
Fiber
6g
26% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat19g99%
Polysaturated Fat1g7%
Monosaturated Fat6g39%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium143mg5%
Potassium989mg28%
Protein10g20%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber6g26%
Sugar115g230%
Vitamin A233IU4%
Vitamin B60.18mg9%
Vitamin C2mg3%
Calcium173mg17%
Iron3mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.