Description
Indulge in these soft and moist Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cookies that are bursting with flavor. The addition of ricotta cheese gives them a delightful texture and richness, making them a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additions:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine: Beat in ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Chips: Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies stay soft and moist thanks to the ricotta.
- For a flavor twist, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or substitute mini chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
