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Zesty Orange Cranberry Ricotta Cookies

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These Orange Cranberry Ricotta Cookies are soft, citrusy, and studded with sweet cranberries, making them the perfect holiday treat that melts in your mouth! Easy to make and perfect for the festive season

Ingredients

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  1. For the Cookies:
    • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk preferred)
    • Zest of 1 orange
    • 1 teaspoon orange extract (or vanilla extract)
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

    For the Orange Glaze:

    1. 1 cup powdered sugar
    2. 2–3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
    3. Zest of 1/2 orange (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Start by whisking together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the ricotta cheese, orange zest, orange extract, and egg until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped cranberries. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour to make handling easier.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies and garnish with orange zest if desired.

Notes

  • You can use vanilla extract instead of orange extract if preferred, but the orange flavor pairs beautifully with the cranberries.
  • Make sure to refrigerate the dough for at least an hour to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
  • You can substitute the dried cranberries with other dried fruits like cherries or raisins for a twist!

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