Grapefruit Ricotta Cookies
I’m back with some more citrus treats!
I don’t know what it is this year but I have had a major craving for grapefruit. I can’t seem to get enough of it! These Grapefruit Ricotta Cookies were the perfect way to satisfy my grapefruit craving and my sweet-treat craving!
These Grapefruit Ricotta Cookies are so moist plus they have a grapefruit glaze on top to seal in all the goodness. I used Ruby Red grapefruits in these cookies but I’m sure they’d taste just as good with any kind of grapefruit. Even oranges or lemons would be delicious.
When I was glazing these cookies my kids were unpacking there lunch bags and asking what I was doing. As soon as I mentioned grapefruit glaze they rushed to the bowl and wanted a taste. They couldn’t even wait for the glaze to set before they were begging to eat the cookies. I’m sure they’ll be happy when they open their lunch bags today because that’s what they’re getting for a treat!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 20 cookies (I used a medium-sized scoop)
Moist and delicious cookies infused with the freshness of grapefruit and the creaminess of ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 Tbsp grapefruit zest (about two large grapefruits), divided
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (or one 300g container) fresh whole-milk ricotta (drain any excess liquid, if necessary)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Glaze:
- 1 Tbsp. reserved grapefruit zest
- 3 Tbsp grapefruit juice (adjust amount of juice to get desired consistency)
- 1 1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment combine the butter, sugar and 3 Tbsp grapefruit zest. Mix until light and creamy. Add the egg, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the ricotta cheese and vanilla, and mix until combined. Slowly stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Using a cookie scoop, scoop batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly flatten with a fork. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the edges turn light brown. Remove cookies and let them cool completely before glazing. For the Glaze. Add the 1 Tbsp of reserved zest with the grapefruit juice and powdered sugar, stirring well to make a glaze. Dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze and place on the parchment paper to set. Enjoy! Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by ZipList Recipe Plugin 2.2 http://asweetbaker.com/grapefruit-ricotta-cookies/Recipe adapted from The Kitchen Paper
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