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Italian Ricotta Cookies

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Ricotta Cookies for Every Occasion

These Italian Ricotta Cookies are delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for every occasion, bringing smiles to everyone's faces.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners Sugar Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Or cream
  • Sprinkles For decoration
  • Lemon Zest For added flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the large egg, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients to form a thick dough.
  5. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Shape tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and place them on the baking sheets.
  8. Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes until golden brown on the bottoms.
  9. Prepare the glaze by whisking together confectioners sugar and milk until smooth.
  10. Glaze the cooled cookies, adding sprinkles or zest as desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with various flavors and keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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