Orange Ricotta Cookies

Orange Ricotta Cookies

delicious cookies for Thanksgiving

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 60m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 1h 20m
Temp.: 325 °F
Servings: 50
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For glaze:

Nutritional Information

158
Calories
2.7g
Fat
14mg
Cholesterol
21mg
Sodium
39.4g
Carbohydrate
1.9g
Protein
Orange Ricotta Cookies

Recipe Description

These Orange Ricotta Cookies are a fantastic Italian dessert to make for Thanksgiving this year. These are a perfect after dinner treat to enjoy with coffee. I don’t know how people can eat rich and creamy desserts after a large meal, I’m always too full after Thanksgiving dinner to eat anything other than one of these light and fluffy cookies.

To make this Italian ricotta cookies recipe, start by making a ricotta cookie dough. Make an orange flavored glaze and dip the cookies in it. Leave to set on a wire rack before enjoying with a strong coffee.

To make Orange Ricotta Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Orange Ricotta Cookies

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare 2 cookie sheets

    2 min
    Step 1 - Orange Ricotta Cookies

    Preheat the oven to 325 °F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Sift dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - Orange Ricotta Cookies

    Sift 2¼ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of kosher salt together into a large bowl and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream butter and sugar

    5 min
    Step 3 - Orange Ricotta Cookies

    In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream 1 cup of sugar and ½ a cup of softened butter until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add eggs

    3 min
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    Add one of the eggs to the mixing bowl and mix well before adding the second egg, and mix well again.

  5. 5

    Add ricotta, vanilla and orange zest

    3 min
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    Add 8 ounces of ricotta, ½ teaspoon of vanilla and the zest of one large orange and mix to combine.

  6. 6

    Incorporate flour mixture

    3 min
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    Add the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined. Do not over mix.

  7. 7

    Place dough on baking sheets

    15 min
    Step 7 - Orange Ricotta Cookies

    Drop tablespoons of dough to the baking sheet two inches apart.

  8. 8

    Bake cookies

    20 min
    Step 8 - Orange Ricotta Cookies

    Bake the cookies in the oven for 20-22 minutes, until puffy and light golden.

  9. 9

    Cool

    20 min
    Step 9 - Orange Ricotta Cookies

    Remove the cookies from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

  10. 10

    Make glaze

    3 min
    Step 10 - Orange Ricotta Cookies

    Whisk 2½ cups of powdered sugar with ¼ cup of orange juice and 1 teaspoon of orange zest. Stir to make a smooth glaze. Add more powdered sugar if the glaze isn’t thick enough to coat the cookies when dipped.

  11. 11

    Dip cookies in glaze

    10 min
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    Dip the top of the cookies in the glaze and immediately turn them back over. Place on the glazed cookies on a wire rack to dry.

  12. 12

    Serve

    2h
    Step 12 - Orange Ricotta Cookies

    Leave the cookie glaze to dry for about 2 hours until completely set before serving.

These Orange Ricotta Cookies are a delicious Italian cookie recipe for Thanksgiving. Come back and leave a comment below if you make these!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Hilda Martínez
April 9, 2025
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Hice estas galletas para un cumpleaños y todos estaban encantados. La textura ligera es perfecta! Recordé a mi abuela haciendo algo similar hace años.

Emily
October 13, 2024
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I made these for Thanksgiving and they were a hit. So light and fluffy, perfect with coffee after dinner.

Lucy
August 5, 2024
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Super yummy cookies

Fern
January 18, 2024
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Simply divine cookies! Perfect light treat after Thanksgiving dinner. My family loved them. I might bake these every year!

Tina
October 23, 2023
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Delicious! These Orange Ricotta Cookies are such a hit at our family gatherings. I made them for the kids and they were gone in minutes! The light flavor and soft texture were perfect. I’m so proud to have found this recipe. Thank you for sharing it!

Zachary Wilson
October 14, 2023
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Delightful! Perfect flavor!

Nate
October 1, 2023
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Perfect cookies, loved!

Daisy78
May 20, 2023
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Amazing!

Isabella Johnson
December 15, 2022
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Delicious

Steve
November 10, 2022
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These cookies are a game changer. Made for Thanksgiving, and wow.

Aly
February 8, 2022
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Light and fluffy. My husband and I loved these cookies after Thanksgiving dinner. They add the perfect touch to our coffee time. Can't wait to make them again!

Holly
November 8, 2021
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Superb, light cookies!

Emily Carter
January 7, 2021
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These Orange Ricotta Cookies are a game changer. I made them for a small gathering and everyone loved them! So light and fluffy, perfect for post-dinner. I loved the orange glaze, it added a nice zing. Totally making these again.

Athina
October 29, 2020
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These look amazing! I want to make it for the Holiday. Thanks!

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