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🍑 Orange Infused Sweet Ricotta Peach Cookies Recipe 🍊🍪

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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:

  1. 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.
  1. Add the ricotta and egg:
  • Mix in the ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Beat until well combined.
  1. Mix dry ingredients:
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  1. Combine dry and wet ingredients:
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  1. Fold in the peaches:
  • Gently fold the diced peaches into the dough.

2. Shape and Bake the Cookies:

  1. Preheat the oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  1. 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.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges and set in the center.
  1. 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:

  1. 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:

  1. 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:

  1. 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! 🍑🍊🍪