Description
Delight in the creamy and zesty flavors of these Orange Infused Ricotta Peach Cookies, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup chopped peaches (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the ricotta cheese, softened butter, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped peaches gently to avoid over-mixing.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are soft and puffy.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or even made in an air fryer for quicker results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg