Description
These Orange Cranberry Ricotta Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season. With a soft and moist texture, a burst of citrus flavor from oranges, and a hint of tartness from dried cranberries, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any festive gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1 large egg
- zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2–3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, zest of 1/2 orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the ricotta, egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Combine dry and wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add cranberries: Fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12–15 minutes until set and golden.
- Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest for the glaze.
- Glaze cookies: Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies.
- Cool and serve: Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- These cookies stay soft and moist for days thanks to the ricotta.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- You can also freeze them (unglazed) for up to 2 months and glaze after thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
