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Orange Ricotta Cookies with Dark Chocolate

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Servings: 4 dozen cookies
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: Canadian

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 orange zested
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate melted

Instructions

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  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  2. 2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until ingredients are combined. Set aside.
  3. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter and the sugar. Beat the until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, orange juice, and orange zest. Beat to combine.
  4. 4. Stir in the dry ingredients. Spoon the dough (about 1 tablespoon for each cookie) onto the baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until slightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  5. 5. To glaze the cookies: combine the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Spoon about 1/2-teaspoon onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread. Let glaze harden for about five minutes. Drizzle cookies with dark chocolate and let the cookies set up.