🍪 Welcome to lovewithrecipes.com, where we’re about to embark on a delightful journey into the realm of sweet indulgence with our scrumptious Cocoa Drop Cookies recipe! 🍪
Cocoa Drop Cookies
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 72 cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well until evenly mixed.
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Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar and cream-style cottage cheese to the butter, and mix until well combined. 🥄
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. Don’t worry if the cottage cheese remains slightly lumpy; it adds a delightful texture to the cookies! 🍶
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick and uniform cookie dough forms.
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Form the Cookies:
- Using a teaspoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 🥄
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Bake to Perfection:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are set and slightly firm around the edges.
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Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about a minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. 🌬️
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Serve and Share:
- Once cooled, these delectable Cocoa Drop Cookies are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them with a glass of milk for a truly delightful treat, or package them up to share with friends and family. 🥛🎁
Indulge in the rich cocoa flavor and tender texture of these Cocoa Drop Cookies, perfect for any occasion from a cozy evening at home to a festive gathering with loved ones. With their simple preparation and heavenly taste, they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
