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Cottage Cheese Protein Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Cookies

Enjoy a decadent surprise with these bakery style stuffed cookies. Every bite offers an irresistible, creamy center everyone will love.
Cottage Cheese Protein Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 232 kcal
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Ingredients  

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 3/4 cup Full Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey Casein Blend)
  • 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

For the Chocolate Cookies

  • 1/2 cup Full Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
  • 2/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Protein Powder (Whey Casein Blend)
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Instructions 

  • Blend the cottage cheese for the filling in a blender or food processor until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Add the protein powder, powdered sugar and vanilla, then blend again until thick and creamy.
    Spoon the filling into 12 even mounds on a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 1 hour, until firm enough to handle.
  • While the filling freezes, blend the cottage cheese for the cookies until silky smooth. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar for 2 minutes, then beat in the blended cottage cheese, egg yolk and vanilla until creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms, then fold in the chocolate chips.
    Cover the bowl and chill the dough for 30 minutes so it is easy to shape.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the chilled dough into 12 equal portions.
  • Flatten each portion into a 3-inch disk in your palm and set a frozen cheesecake mound in the center. Fold the dough up and around the filling, pinch to seal completely, and gently roll into a ball.
    Place the cookies 3 inches apart on the baking sheets and press them down slightly.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft. The cheesecake center will finish setting as the cookies cool.
  • Cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack. Enjoy warm for a gooey center or chilled for a thick, creamy cheesecake bite, and store leftovers in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8g
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesecake cookies, chocolate cookies, cottage cheese, high protein

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