Description
These soft and fluffy orange cranberry ricotta cookies are filled with bright citrus flavor and tart-sweet cranberries—perfect for the holidays or tea time.
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
2 tbsp orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¾ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Cream butter and sugar until light. Add ricotta, egg, vanilla, zest, and juice.
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In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients.
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Fold in cranberries. Scoop dough onto baking sheets.
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Bake 12–14 min until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool and serve (optional: drizzle with orange glaze).
Notes
Full-fat ricotta yields best results. Add glaze for extra citrus zing. Store up to 4 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 14
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American