Secretly Silky Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Briefly drain the cottage cheese using a fine sieve or by pressing it gently between layers of paper towels. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
6. Add the drained cottage cheese and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined into a cohesive dough.
8. Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
9. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
10. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 oz/40g) onto the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
11. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Look for golden edges and set centres.
12. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.