Orange Almond Ricotta Cookies

  1. Beat together the butter and sugar for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. 
  2. Add the egg, ricotta, orange juice, orange zest, and almond extract and beat until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold gently to combine. Don’t overmix. 
  3. Select the Preheat function on the Cosori Smart Air Fryer Toaster Oven, adjust temperature to 350°F, and press Start/Pause
  4. Line the food tray with parchment paper, then divide the dough into 1½-tablespoon pieces and place on the tray. 
  5. Insert the tray at mid position in the preheated oven. 
  6. Select the Bake function, adjust time to 15 minutes, and press Start/Pause.
  7. Remove when done and allow cookies to cool completely before glazing. 
  8. Make the glaze by stirring together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. According to your preference, add more powdered sugar to make the glaze thicker, or more orange juice to make the glaze thinner. 
  9. Spoon about ½-teaspoon of the glaze on each cookie and spread gently. Allow the glaze to harden before serving.