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Orange Ricotta Cookies Recipe

Oneida|Dec. 7, 2011 4:17 pm EST

Orange Ricotta Cookies Recipe

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Try these delectable ricotta cookies topped with orange glaze. You won’t be able to eat just one. Click here to see the Fun Holiday Cookie Recipes story.

Servings

12

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoon orange juice
• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cup ricotta
• 4 tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice
• zest of 1 orange

Directions

1. Combine the powdered sugar and orange juice in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until these ingredients are combined. Set aside.
4. In another medium-sized bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time until well mixed. Add the ricotta, orange juice, and orange zest. Beat to mix.
5. Stir in the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture and mix well. Spoon the dough (about 1 tablespoon per cookie) onto the cookie sheet. Bake for about 12-14 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
6. Spoon about ½ teaspoon of the glaze onto each cookie and allow the glaze to harden, about 5-10 minutes.