Orange-Infused Sweet Ricotta Peach Cookies
These delightful cookies are infused with orange and filled with a sweet ricotta mixture, resembling peaches. Perfect for a summer treat, they offer a unique flavor combination that is both refreshing and satisfying. Ideal for gatherings or a sweet indulgence at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 44 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 heaping cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for cookies)
- 1/2 cup full-fat milk
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- Small pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- Liquid food coloring in red or pink
- 1 tablespoon rum or peach liqueur or peach juice
- Mint leaves or other leaf decorations
Instructions
- Prepare the Ricotta Filling by whisking together ricotta cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Stir in orange zest and vanilla bean paste, then chill.
- Make the Cookie Dough by sifting together flour and baking powder, then whisking eggs and sugar. Mix in milk, melted butter, salt, and lemon zest. Fold in dry ingredients and form into a ball.
- Chill the Dough for 15 minutes, then preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
- Shape and Bake the Cookies by rolling dough into logs, slicing into pieces, and baking until golden brown.
- Cut and Fill the Cookies by scooping out a small circle from the bottom of each cookie.
- Assemble the Cookies by mixing rum with food coloring, filling cookies with ricotta, and rolling in sugar.
- Chill and Serve by covering cookies and chilling for a few hours before garnishing with mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg