Description
Christmas Festive Orange Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional holiday treats. These soft, chewy cookies feature creamy ricotta cheese paired with zesty orange and rich chocolate chips, creating a festive flavor explosion. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy nights in, these cookies will surely bring joy to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat together ricotta cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg