Ingredients
– 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg, at room temperature
– 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1 to 2 teaspoons orange zest
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour as a healthier substitute)
– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/3 cup roughly chopped pistachios
– 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1-First, gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to get your workspace ready.
2-Mix the dry ingredients 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon baking powder in a bowl and set aside.
3-Cream 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy, then add 1 large egg, 1/2 cup ricotta, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 to 2 teaspoons orange zest.
4-Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
5-Fold in 1/3 cup chopped pistachios and 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to form the dough.
6-Chill the dough for 30 to 60 minutes, then scoop portions onto baking sheets.
7-Bake for 12 minutes, cool on racks, and add optional toppings.
Last Step:
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🍳 Use room temperature eggs for better texture and even mixing.
❄️ Chill dough to stabilize it and enhance flavors before baking.
🍫 Choose mini chocolate chips for even distribution of chocolate in each bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg