Description
These Peachy Ricotta Cookies combine velvety ricotta dough, sweet peach filling, and a zesty orange glaze for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped peaches
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- Fresh orange slices (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease baking sheet.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat butter, ricotta, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped peaches gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until golden and set.
- Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest to make glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.
- Garnish with orange slices and mint leaves if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure cookies are completely cooled before glazing for best texture. Allow cookies to cool thoroughly for optimal flavor. Garnish adds elegance but is optional.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg