Chocolate Chip Orange Ricotta (Print-Friendly Version)
Try these tasty chocolate chip cookies with ricotta and zesty orange, great for laid-back afternoons or fun spring get-togethers. Click and save.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon salt
→ Sugars
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¼ cup packed brown sugar
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¾ cup granulated sugar
→ Dairy
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1 cup whole milk or part-skim ricotta cheese
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Produce
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2 tablespoons fresh juice from an orange
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1 tablespoon zest from a fresh orange
→ 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: 1 teaspoon extra orange zest for a bigger citrus punch
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Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
→ Flavoring
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking trays with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until mixed well.
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Beat the softened butter with both sugars in a big bowl until the mix is fluffy and lighter in color.
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Add ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice to your butter mix. Stir till it’s all smooth.
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Slowly fold the dry stuff into the wet mix until it just comes together. Don’t overdo it to keep things soft.
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Gently mix in the chocolate chips. Toss in nuts and extra orange zest if you want a stronger citrus taste.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the lined trays, leaving 2 inches between each. Bake for 20–25 minutes till edges look golden.
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Let the cookies chill on the trays for 5 minutes, then move them to a rack so they cool completely.
# Extra Suggestions:
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If you love orange, feel free to add more zest to step up the flavor.