Description
Delightful Orange Ricotta Cookies bring zesty Italian charm to your dessert table. Pillowy pastries blend citrus brightness with creamy richness, promising a sweet escape you’ll savor with each tender bite.
Ingredients
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Citrus Chocolate Treat Ingredients
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/2 cup candied orange peel (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cream ricotta, softened butter, and sugar until light and airy using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and freshly grated orange zest into the creamy mixture.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a smooth, consistent dough.
- Carefully blend chocolate chips and finely chopped candied citrus peel into the cookie batter.
- Portion dough into rounded tablespoons, spacing each dollop 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them reach complete room temperature for optimal texture.
Notes
- Enhance Texture by ensuring butter and ricotta are room temperature for smoother mixing and consistent cookie texture.
- Customize Flavor by experimenting with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white chocolate to match personal preferences.
- Adjust Zest Intensity by varying orange zest quantity, allowing control over citrus notes without overwhelming the chocolate’s richness.
- Make Gluten-Free by substituting regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg