Orange Ricotta Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
The muffins
-
2
cups
all-purpose flour
-
½
teaspoon
baking powder
-
½
teaspoon
baking soda
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
1
cup
granulated sugar
-
Zest of 1
orange
-
½
cup
unsalted butter
-
1
cup
ricotta cheese
-
1
large
egg
-
1
tablespoon
fresh orange juice
-
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
-
1
cup
chocolate chips
The glaze
-
1
cup
powdered sugar
-
½
teaspoon
orange zest
-
2
tablespoons
fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, rub the sugar and orange zest together with your fingers.
- Beat the butter and sugar mixture until light and fluffy, then add the ricotta and beat until smooth.
- Mix in the egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until just blended, then stir in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the muffins cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice, then drizzle over the muffins.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12 muffins
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
150mg
Cholesterol
30mg
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