Orange Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies
These Orange Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the bright citrusy flavor of oranges with the richness of chocolate, all wrapped up in a soft and chewy cookie. Perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying as a sweet indulgence all to yourself!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (241g) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp orange zest (about 1/2 navel orange)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (165g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp orange zest (from 2 large navel oranges)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (154g) powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a mixer, cream together granulated sugar, softened unsalted butter, and orange zest until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg, then add ricotta cheese and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop heaping tablespoons of chilled dough onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 13-14 minutes until almost set. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg