Description
Indulgent Soft Ricotta Cookies melt with luxurious pistachio-chocolate filling, creating a delightful Italian-inspired dessert. Creamy ricotta and rich chocolate unite in these irresistible cookies that will transport you to a charming Mediterranean bakery.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (75 g) chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup (85 g) chocolate chips
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Combine ricotta cheese, softened butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a smooth, uniform base.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gradually integrate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough develops.
- Gently fold chopped pistachios and chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Shape the dough into small, uniform balls using clean hands or a cookie scoop.
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight spacing between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to set their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack, permitting them to cool completely and develop their final texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent sticky hands and ensure neater cookie shapes.
- Experiment with different nut and chocolate combinations like almonds with dark chocolate or hazelnuts with milk chocolate for unique flavor profiles.
- Use room temperature ingredients to create a smoother, more evenly mixed dough that results in softer cookies.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg