Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Blondies

If you love soft, chewy blondies, you need to try this version made with cottage cheese.

I know cottage cheese might sound like an odd choice for a dessert, but trust me on this one. Once you blend it smooth, it disappears into the batter completely.

What it leaves behind is an amazing texture. These blondies stay soft and moist for days, and you would never guess the secret ingredient.

The brown sugar gives them that classic caramel flavor, and the chocolate chips melt into little pockets of goodness throughout.

They come together in one bowl and bake in an 8×8 pan, so cleanup is easy too. Let me show you how I make them.

Why I Love This Recipe

Soft and Moist – Blended cottage cheese gives these blondies a tender texture that stays soft after baking.

Rich Brown Sugar Flavor – Brown sugar adds deep caramel notes that make every bite taste warm and satisfying.

Chocolate Chip Filled – Chocolate chips melt into the blondies, creating delicious pockets of chocolate throughout.

Perfectly Buttery – Melted butter brings a smooth, rich flavor that pairs beautifully with vanilla and brown sugar.

The Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Full Fat Cottage Cheese
• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Large Egg
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Chocolate Chips

How to Make This Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper. Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.

Step 2

Whisk the melted butter and brown sugar together, then whisk in the egg, vanilla and blended cottage cheese until glossy.

Step 3

Fold in the flour, baking powder and salt just until no dry streaks remain. The cottage cheese keeps the blondies incredibly soft and moist.

Step 4

Fold in most of the chocolate chips, spread the batter into the pan and scatter the remaining chips on top.

Step 5

Bake for 32-38 minutes until golden with a set center. A few moist crumbs on a toothpick are perfect.

Step 6

Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares, as they firm up as they cool.

Quick Tips

Blend the Cottage Cheese Until Smooth

Blend the cottage cheese until it looks completely creamy, with no visible curds. Scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor so the full amount is evenly blended.

Any curds left behind can create wet spots in the blondies and keep the batter from having an even texture.

Cool the Melted Butter Slightly

Let the melted butter cool until it feels warm rather than hot before whisking it with the brown sugar. Very hot butter can make the egg mixture less smooth when the egg is added.

Whisk the egg, vanilla, and blended cottage cheese in until the mixture looks glossy and evenly combined.

Pack the Brown Sugar

Press the brown sugar firmly into the measuring cup before adding it. This gives the blondies the right sweetness and helps create their soft, chewy texture.

If the brown sugar has hard lumps, break them up while whisking it with the melted butter so the batter does not have sweet pockets.

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Quick Answers

Do I really need to blend the cottage cheese?

Blending is recommended because it creates a smooth batter and helps prevent noticeable cottage cheese curds in the finished blondies. Blend until creamy with no visible lumps.