Mocha Chip Ricotta Cookies
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Serves: 3 dozen
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 15-oz container low fat ricotta cheese
  • 1¾ cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 3 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375. In a bowl cream together the butter and ricotta with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla, and espresso mixture until well combined. Add the flours, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spoon cookies (about 1 Tbsp each) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until bottom just starts to slightly brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, then remove to a baking rack to cool. Repeat.
Notes
Adapted from Giada DeLaurentis Ricotta Cookie Recipe
Recipe by Lauren Sharifi Nutrition at https://laurensharifi.com/mocha-chip-ricotta-cookies/