Soft Ricotta Cookies with Cranberries – A perfect treat

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Soft Ricotta Cookies with Cranberries – A perfect treat

Name: Soft Ricotta Cookies with Cranberries – A perfect treat
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 55 g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter; 100 g (1/2 cup) unsweetened applesauce; 200 g (1 cup) ricotta cheese (low-fat or regular); 200 g (1 cup) sugar (or 100 g (1/2 cup) cane sugar + 3 tbsp honey/agave syrup); 2 tsp orange zest; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 3 cups flour (2 cups all-purpose + 1 cup whole wheat); 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 cup dry cranberry; 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or pecans)

2 steps

These cookies are soft, airy, and perfectly balanced with a slight sweetness, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Their moist texture and rich flavors come from the ricotta ( tvorog) and wholesome ingredients, while the dry cranberry and nuts add a satisfying crunch. Light yet indulgent, these cookies are both healthy and delicious—truly a crowd-pleaser!

Updated at: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:01:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per recipe

Calories4274 kcal (214%)

Total Fat143.9 g (206%)

Carbs674.2 g (259%)

Sugars333.3 g (370%)

Protein94.1 g (188%)

Sodium2828 mg (141%)

Fiber35.4 g (127%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

55gunsalted butter

100gunsweetened applesauce

200gricotta cheese

low-fat or regular

200gsugar

or 100 cane sugar + 3 tbsp honey/agave syrup

2 tsporange zest

2eggs

large

2 tspvanilla extract

3 cupsflour

2 cups all-purpose + 1 cup whole wheat

1 tspbaking powder

1 tspbaking soda

½ tspsalt

1 cupdry cranberry

1 cupnuts

chopped, almonds or pecans

Instructions

Step 1

Instructions: 1. Beat butter and ricotta until smooth (2 min). Add sugar, zest, eggs, and vanilla, and mix until fluffy. 2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients. Stir in chocolate and nuts. 3. Chill the dough for 30 minutes. 4. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 5. Scoop dough (1-inch balls) onto the sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. 6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool before serving. Enjoy!

Step 2