Orange Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies

 

Ingredients:  

2 cups all-purpose flour  

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder  

1/4 teaspoon salt  

1 cup sugar  

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened  

1 tablespoon orange zest  

1 egg  

1 cup ricotta cheese  

1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

1 cup mini chocolate chips

**For the Glaze:**  

1 1/4 cups powdered sugar  

2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice  

1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions:  

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and

salt. In a separate bowl, cream the sugar, butter, and

orange zest until light. Add the egg, ricotta, and vanilla

extract, and mix until smooth.  

2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.

Fold in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough for at least 2

hours.  

3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Scoop dough onto a baking

sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes.  

4. Once cooled, drizzle the cookies with a glaze made

from powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest.

Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes  

Servings: 24