Orange Chocolate Chip Ricotta (Recipe for Printing)
Enjoy fresh orange and chocolate chip cookies featuring creamy ricotta and vibrant citrus zest, ideal for spring gatherings or cozy afternoons. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
→ Sugars
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup packed brown sugar
→ Dairy
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
→ Produce
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1 tablespoon fresh orange zest (from about 1 orange)
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2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
→ Eggs
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1 large egg
→ Add-ins
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
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Optional: Additional 1 teaspoon orange zest for enhanced citrus flavor
→ Flavoring
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly blended.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
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Add ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice to the creamed mixture; mix until smooth and homogeneous.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
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Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if desired, chopped nuts and extra orange zest for intensified citrus notes.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart; bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are set and golden.
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Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Extra Tips:
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For stronger orange flavor, incorporate additional orange zest as preferred.