Description
A soft, cake-like Italian cookie infused with fresh orange zest and juicy diced peaches for a perfect summer treat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and finely diced
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Rub orange zest into granulated sugar until fragrant and well-mixed.
Step 3: Cream butter and orange-sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Mix in the egg, vanilla, and ricotta cheese until smooth.
Step 5: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
Step 6: Gently fold in the diced peaches using a spatula.
Step 7: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto sheets, 2 inches apart.
Step 8: Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but not overly browned.
Step 9: Drizzle with orange juice and powdered sugar glaze once cooled.
Notes
Ensure peaches are patted dry to prevent excess moisture from spreading the cookies too much.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
