Orange Ricotta Chocolate Chip Muffins

By BobLongo

Ingredients

• For the glaze:
• 2 cups all-purpose Gold Medal flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, add the sugar and orange zest. Rub the orange zest and sugar together with your fingers.
3. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar and orange zest mixture together until light and fluffy, about two minutes. Add the ricotta cheese and beat until smooth. Beat in the egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups.
5. Bake muffins for about 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are slightly golden brown. Let muffins cool completely.
6. While the muffins are cooking, make the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Drizzle glaze over muffins. Let the muffins sit until glaze hardens.