Ricotta Cookies Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these soft and tender Ricotta Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and impossible to resist. Share the joy with loved ones by following this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Category:
Drop Cookies
Keywords:
Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 75.9
- Fat Content: 2.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 11.6mg
- Sodium Content: 46.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 7.6g
- Protein Content: 1g
Yield:
42 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Colored sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions:
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Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined and creamy using an electric mixer.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing continuously with the electric mixer until a smooth dough forms.
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Shape and Bake: Drop the dough by mounded teaspoons onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them a few inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden on the bottom.
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Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Glaze the Cookies: While the cookies are still warm, drizzle the glaze over the top of each cookie using a spoon or a piping bag. If desired, sprinkle colored sugar over the glaze for a festive touch.
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Serve: Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy these delicious Ricotta Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Tips:
- Place wax paper under the wire racks to catch any excess glaze for easier cleanup.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for longer storage.
With their delicate texture and delightful sweetness, these Ricotta Cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your household. Enjoy baking and sharing these delightful treats with family and friends!
