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Fudgy cottage cheese brownies cut into squares on white plate with fork, showing dense chocolate texture
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Cottage Cheese Brownies

These Cottage Cheese Brownies are rich, fudgy, and slightly healthier thanks to the addition of creamy cottage cheese. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings while sneaking in a bit of protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 98
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional, for extra richness

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Add blended cottage cheese to the wet mixture and whisk until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
  6. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Allow brownies to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For an even fudgier texture, slightly underbake the brownies. You can also swirl a few spoonfuls of peanut butter or Nutella into the batter before baking for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information:
  • Calories: 98
  • Total Fat: 2.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8g
  • Cholesterol: 47mg
  • Sodium: 156mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 12.4g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Sugars: 9.8g
  • Protein: 12.2g