Description
Sweet orange zest dances through delicate Ricotta Cookies, blending Italian tradition with festive cranberry sparkle. Delightful winter treats promise creamy texture and bright citrus notes you’ll savor with each tender, elegant bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, stirring until the ingredients are fully integrated and the texture becomes uniform.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using), ensuring even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Carefully fold in rolled oats and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough to ensure consistent flavor in each bite.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges that indicate the cookies are perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Boost zesty flavor by adding fresh orange zest directly into the cookie dough for a more intense citrus punch.
- Replace chocolate chips with white chocolate or cranberries to complement the orange and ricotta profile perfectly.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and consistent cookie texture, preventing potential lumpy or uneven dough.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking to help cookies maintain their shape and prevent excessive spreading during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg