Description

These Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Crunch Biscuits are soft and fluffy with a sweet, crackly cinnamon-sugar topping. They come together in one bowl and pack in extra protein thanks to cottage cheese!

Ingredients

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For the Biscuits:

1 cup thick 2-4% cottage cheese (can sub Greek yogurt)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt

For the Crumb Topping:

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Cooking spray (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter for the topping. Set aside.
Blend the cottage cheese until smooth. I recommend using a small food processor.
Add to a bowl and whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms.
Add 1/3 of the cinnamon sugar mixture to the dough and gently fold together.
Scoop the dough into 8 mounds on the baking sheet, about 1/3 cup each
Sprinkle a spoonful of the crumb topping onto each biscuit.
Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray for an extra golden crust.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

I recommend 2-4% cottage cheese because the fat will give the biscuits a better texture.

If the dough feels very wet, you may need to add a bit more flour. This can vary because cottage cheese varies a lot in its water content. The dough should be thick, but scoopable.

Ovens vary, so start checking around 18 minutes and pull the biscuits once a toothpick comes out clean and the tops are golden.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze baked biscuits for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 biscuit
Calories: 220
Sugar: 13g
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g