Cottage Cheese Cookies

Cottage cheese gives these cookies a rich flavor and texture.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - divided use
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl beat butter until softened; stir in half of the flour, sugar, cottage cheese, egg, milk, baking powder, vanilla and baking soda; beat until combined. Stir in remaining flour.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls and place 2-inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
4. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until browned. Cool on baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.