Italian Orange Ricotta Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Chilling Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 22 mins
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Servings
22 cookies
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Calories
94 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Orange Ricotta Cookies
Description
The Italian Orange Ricotta Cookies combine ricotta cheese and butter beaten with sugar to create a creamy cookie batter. The addition of orange zest and vanilla provides a fragrant citrus flavor. The flour mixture, including baking powder and a pinch of salt, is folded in gently to maintain tenderness. The dough is chilled to allow it to firm up for ease of dropping and baking.
Baked at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, the cookies are lightly golden on the bottom and remain soft. They can be topped with a glaze made from powdered sugar, heavy cream, and orange juice, which dries to a glossy finish, or finished with a cream cheese frosting for added richness and texture contrast.
These cookies should be stored in an airtight container and can be refrigerated if frosted. The dough and cookies freeze well, allowing for baking from frozen with a slightly extended time. Thawing before icing helps prevent sogginess. The recipe notes highlight tips for bringing ingredients to room temperature and storage guidance to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
FOR THE COOKIES
- ½ cup ricotta cheese room temperature
- 3 tablespoons ricotta cheese room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoons orange zest
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour at least 11% protein content
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
*If you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
ORANGE GLAZE**
- 1 cup powdered sugar icing
- ½ - 1 tablespoon heavy cream also whipping or whole cream
- ½ - 1 tablespoon orange juice fresh
**the glaze should be quite thick so start with 1/2 tablespoon first.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar aka icing sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
*add more if necessary
Instructions
FOR THE COOKIES
- In a large bowl or stand up mixer with the flat beaters, beat on medium speed until creamy (about 2-3 minutes) all the ricotta, all the sugar and butter. Then add the egg, vanilla and zest and beat to combine, add the flour, salt and baking powder, beat until just combined, do not over mix.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for one hour.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop by spoonfuls (I used a tablespoon) onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom of the cookies. Let cool completely before glazing.
FOR THE GLAZE
- In a small bowl mix together the icing / powdered sugar, cream and orange juice. Mix until smooth (should be quite thick). Spread on cooled cookies and sprinkle with chopped chocolate or sprinkles. Enjoy!
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese and butter, add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy. Spread over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Bring ingredients to room temperature before mixing for best texture.
- Store dough covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-4 days before baking.
- Cookies keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerated if frosted for 5-6 days.
- Freeze cookies unfrosted in a single layer, then transfer to airtight containers for up to 3 months; thaw before icing.
- Cookie dough balls can be frozen and baked directly from frozen by adding a few minutes to baking time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 22cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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