Description
These cookies combine the bright flavors of orange and the creaminess of ricotta for a soft, decadent treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Whisk the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a stand mixer, beat together the sugar, butter, and orange zest on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Incorporate the egg: Add the egg and mix well until fully incorporated.
- Add ricotta and vanilla: Add the ricotta cheese and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 13-14 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze: Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and orange juice and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
These cookies freeze beautifully! Make a double batch and store some for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg