Orange Ricotta Cookies with Dark Chocolate
These Orange Ricotta Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic! Soft, cake-like cookies bursting with orange flavor and drizzled with dark chocolate.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 orange zested
Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the ricotta cheese, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled cookies.
- Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it over the glazed cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze cookies for up to 3 months, layering with parchment paper.
- Add nuts like pistachios for extra texture.