Orange Ricotta Cookies
These cookies are light and fluffy with so much flavor, topped with a vanilla orange glaze that tastes like a creamsicle
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 154kcal
Equipment
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange (about 2 tsp)
- 1 tbsp orange juice
Orange Vanilla Glaze
- 2-3 tbsp orange juice
- ½ tsp orange zest
- ¾ cup icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar and softened butter and beat using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy (around 2-3 minutes)
- Add the egg and beat until smooth
- Add the ricotta, vanilla, orange zest and orange juice and mix until combined
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix using a spatula until just combined (stop as soon as you can no longer see flour)
- Allow the dough to chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to make it easier to scoop (the flavor gets better, too)
- While the dough rests, make the glaze: whisk together 2 tbsp of orange juice, orange zest, powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth; taste and add more orange juice if you want (see Note 1)
- Preheat oven to 325℉/170℃ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- When the dough has chilled and thickened, use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart
- In 2 or 3 batches, bake 12 cookies at a time for 16-20 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden, rotating the pan halfway through
- Transfer slightly cooled cookies to a wire rack and repeat with remaining dough, chilling extra dough in the fridge while cookies bake
- Once the cookies have cooled, dip the top of each cookie in the glaze and return to the wire rack, or pour glaze over cookies
- Allow the icing to set for 10-15 minutes or until hardened
Notes
1. I like a lot of orange flavor in the glaze. If you prefer a little less, start with 2 tbsp of orange juice and taste. You may not need the extra tablespoon of orange juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg