These Orange Infused Sweet Ricotta Peach Cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with fresh, fruity flavors. The combination of creamy ricotta, juicy peaches, and a hint of orange makes these cookies truly unique and delicious. They are perfect for tea time, dessert, or as a sweet snack.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese 🧀
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- Zest of 1 orange 🍊
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 🌿
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 🌿
- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 cup diced peaches (fresh or canned, drained) 🍑
For the Orange Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar 🍬
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 🍊
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- Extra orange zest for garnish (optional) 🍊
📝 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Cream the butter and sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ricotta and egg:
- Mix in the ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Beat until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the peaches:
- Gently fold the diced peaches into the dough.
2. Shape and Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the cookies:
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges and set in the center.
- Cool:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Prepare the Orange Glaze:
- Make the glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more orange juice as needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
4. Glaze the Cookies:
- Glaze the cookies:
- Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the orange glaze over the top of each one. Garnish with extra orange zest if desired.
5. Serve:
- Serve and enjoy:
- Enjoy these sweet and fruity Orange Infused Sweet Ricotta Peach Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 24 cookies
🔥 Calories: Approximately 120-150 kcal per cookie
These Orange Infused Sweet Ricotta Peach Cookies are soft, fragrant, and filled with the delightful combination of peaches and orange. The ricotta adds a creamy richness that takes these cookies to the next level! 🍑🍊🍪