Description
Soft Ricotta Cookies are a deliciously unique treat, featuring a light, fluffy texture with a molten pistachio and chocolate center. The combination of creamy ricotta, crunchy pistachios, and smooth chocolate chips creates a heavenly bite that’s sure to impress anyone with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the ricotta cheese, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios and chocolate chips.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle the cookies with a little sea salt after baking.
- If you want a more pronounced pistachio flavor, add an extra 1/4 cup of pistachios to the dough.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Ricotta cookies, pistachio cookies, chocolate cookies, soft cookies, cookie recipe, pistachio-chocolate, homemade cookies