# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese, well-drained and blended smooth
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Sweeteners
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Add-Ins
11 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, blended cottage cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold chocolate chips into dough using a spatula or wooden spoon.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes, until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
