Description
These soft and flavorful cookies combine the creamy texture of ricotta cheese with the bright flavors of orange and tart cranberries. Perfect for a delightful treat any time of the year!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1/2 orange
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, then mix in ricotta, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are set and edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider drizzling the cooled cookies with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and orange juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes