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Cottage Cheese Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 9 brownies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cottage Cheese Brownies are a luscious and healthier twist on traditional brownies, combining the moist texture of cottage cheese with rich cocoa and chocolate chips for a fudgy, satisfying treat. Perfectly baked to a soft, slightly gooey center with a tender crust, these brownies are easy to make and ideal for a guilt-conscious dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup melted butter, slightly cooled

Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Add-ins

  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Wet Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter to a blender or food processor. Blend thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth with no lumps, ensuring a creamy texture for the brownies.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the dutch-processed cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, sea salt, and baking soda to evenly distribute and avoid clumps.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the smooth cottage cheese mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can affect the texture of the brownies.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Fold in ⅓ cup of chocolate chips to add pockets of melty chocolate throughout the brownies.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula, then sprinkle additional chocolate chips over the surface for extra chocolatey goodness.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still looks slightly soft and moist, which will give the brownies a fudgy texture.
  8. Cool: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 25 to 30 minutes so they can firm up, making them easier to slice and enhancing their texture.
  9. Serve: Once cooled, cut into 9 squares and enjoy your moist and chocolate-rich cottage cheese brownies.

Notes

  • Ensure the cottage cheese is blended smoothly to avoid lumps in the brownies.
  • Do not overbake; brownies should be slightly soft in the center for the best fudgy texture.
  • Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor and deeper color.
  • Let brownies cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
  • For variation, you can add nuts like walnuts or pecans if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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