Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Name: Ricotta Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 2 cups (255 grams) ounces flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter (softened); 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk or part skim milk); 1 1/2 to 2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 30 servings

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Whether you are in the mood for a twist on chocolate chip cookies or searching for something to do with leftover ricotta cheese, you are in luck. Try these ricotta chocolate chip cookies for a new take on a classic cookie. You won't be disappointed. These cookies get their superb flavor and texture from the mini semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla, and ricotta cheese. The ricotta adds moisture and richness to the standard cookie. The cookies will be soft and moist on the inside, but still crispy on the outside.

They are perfect for a holiday party, dessert plate, or cookie swap since they provide something new for cookie aficionados to try.

Recipe Variations

As with other chocolate chip cookies, if you like, you could add finely chopped nuts along with the mini chips for a little more crunch. Walnuts or peanuts would work well, just chop them very fine to match the size of the mini chips. If you don't have or can't find mini chocolate chips, you can use standard sized chips. You can chop them up a bit or use as is. For an added bit of flavor (that might be appreciated more by adults than children), add in a bit of lemon or lime zest with the wet ingredients. The citrus will balance well with the ricotta and add an unexpected zip to the flavor of the cookies.

Another option is once the cookies have been made into balls, roll the balls around in granulated sugar. Once the balls are fully coated in the sugar, place them on the baking sheet to cook. This sugar coating adds an additional crunch to the cookies. Try it with some and see if you like it!

Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature. If you have any leftovers (doubtful, once you taste them), store them on a plate for a day or two or in a sealed container at room temperature.

2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk or part skim ricotta
1 1/2 to 2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips

Heat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Measure the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt into a bowl or sheet of wax paper. Set this mixture aside.
In a mixing bowl with electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth and well blended.
Beat in the ricotta cheese, then gradually add the flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
With a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until set and lightly browned on the bottoms.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
146	Calories
7g	Fat
18g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 30
Amount per serving
Calories	146
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Sodium 89mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 32mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 91mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.