Description
Delightfully soft cookies infused with fresh peaches and vibrant orange zest, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and softened butter using an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined and smooth.
- Stir in the fresh orange zest for flavor.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the diced fresh peaches until evenly distributed.
- Scoop generous spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cookies are golden brown at the edges.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
Notes
Refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours if preparing in advance. Consider using an air fryer for a quicker process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg