Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, ricotta, orange zest, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat ricotta for best texture.
- Dough can be chilled for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg