Cottage Cheese Goose-Foot Cookies
Tender cottage-cheese cookies folded with sugar into traditional goose-foot shapes.
Goose-foot cookies are folded cottage-cheese pastries coated in sugar and baked until lightly crisp outside and tender within. The source lists cottage cheese, butter, egg, flour and baking powder; this version uses the classic fold-and-sugar shaping method. Drain very wet cottage cheese first and chill the dough so the rounds are easy to handle. Press one side into sugar, fold twice and cut a small slit at the edge to suggest a goose foot. Mash cottage cheese with butter until mostly smooth. Mix in egg, vanilla and salt. Stir in flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms. Cover and chill dough 30 minutes. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a tray. Roll dough to 4 mm thick and cut 8 cm circles.
Recipe card
Cottage Cheese Goose-Foot Cookies
Equipment: Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and suitable pan
Ingredients
Instructions
Make dough
Mash cottage cheese with butter until mostly smooth. Mix in egg, vanilla and salt. Stir in flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
Chill
Cover and chill dough 30 minutes. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a tray.
Roll
Roll dough to 4 mm thick and cut 8 cm circles.
Fold
Press one side of each circle into sugar. Fold sugared side inward, press again into sugar, then fold once more. Place folded edge down and cut a small slit at the curved edge if desired.
Bake
Arrange on tray and bake 15 to 20 minutes until set and lightly golden. Cool on rack.
How to tell when it is ready
Cookies are set and lightly golden underneath.
Tips
- Drain wet cottage cheese.
- Chill dough before rolling.
- Avoid adding too much flour.
- Bake until just golden to keep centres tender.
Troubleshooting
- If the mixture is too thick, add liquid a little at a time.
- If browning too quickly, lower the heat.
Substitutions
- Use a suitable neutral oil if needed.
- Choose a broth or seasoning that suits your dietary needs.
Variations
- Adjust herbs or spices to taste.
- Add a little citrus for brightness.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with tea.
- Pair with berries.
- Dust with extra icing sugar.
- Add to a cookie platter.
Make ahead
Measure ingredients ahead and finish cooking shortly before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Food safety
Contains wheat, egg and dairy. Refrigerate dough if not baking promptly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I prepare this ahead?
Prepare components ahead and refrigerate promptly.
How should I store cottage cheese goose-foot cookies?
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Serve promptly and refrigerate leftovers safely.
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