Creamy Peach Ricotta Cookies with a Zesty Orange Twist
These cookies perfectly balance the creamy richness of ricotta cheese with the juicy sweetness of fresh peaches, enhanced by a zesty orange twist.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and stability.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise.
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Adds creaminess.
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens cookies.
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and depth.
- 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Adds rich flavor.
- 1 zest Orange Provides zesty flavor.
- 1 cup Fresh Peaches Diced for sweetness.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar, whisking until smooth.
- Add ricotta cheese and mix until creamy.
- Incorporate the egg, vanilla bean paste, and orange zest, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Fold in diced peaches gently.
- Drop rounded scoops of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.