Description
Delight in the perfect blend of creamy ricotta, juicy peaches, and zesty orange in these soft, flavorful cookies. Perfect for a summer treat or anytime you crave a burst of sunshine in your dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well. Mix in the ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Peaches: Gently fold in the diced peaches and orange juice.
- Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with Sugar: Once the cookies are completely cooled, dust them with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe peaches.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Make sure the cookies are fully cooled before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent it from melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
