Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk dry ingredients: In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add egg, cottage cheese, and vanilla: Beat in the egg, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Stir in chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.

Scoop dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft but set.

Cool: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy: Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days!