Cottage Cheese Butterhorns Recipe

These delightful Cottage Cheese Butterhorns are a treasured family recipe, passed down through generations. A little effort goes a long way with these flaky, melt-in-your-mouth treats! The unique cottage cheese addition creates a surprisingly tender texture. Plus, they freeze beautifully for easy enjoyment later. (Prep time excludes the essential dough chilling time.)

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 840.3 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Butterhorns

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How to Make Cottage Cheese Butterhorns

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine and 16 ounces (2 cups) cottage cheese until smooth.
  2. Gradually add 4 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  3. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to make it easier to roll out.
  4. Divide the chilled dough into 4 equal portions.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough very thinly into a large circle (about 12 inches in diameter).
  6. Cut each circle into 12 equal wedges. Roll up each wedge from the wide end to the narrow tip.
  7. Place the butterhorns onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. While still warm, brush with your favorite glaze (e.g., powdered sugar glaze, honey glaze).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

52g

Carbs

26g

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