Ricotta Biscotti Recipe
Overview:
Ricotta Biscotti is a delightful treat, especially beloved during Christmas in our family. These cookies are moist, sweet, and adorned with festive icing and colorful jimmies, making them a perfect addition to any holiday spread.
Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 48 cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup margarine
- 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup margarine (for icing)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
- 1/4 cup milk (for icing)
- 1/8 tsp salt (for icing)
- Powdered sugar (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional, for icing)
- Nonpareil jimmies (for decoration)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 177.5
- Total Fat: 7.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 24.4mg
- Sodium: 117.2mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25.7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugars: 17g
- Protein: 2.8g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Prepare ungreased cookie sheets.
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Mix sugar and margarine in a large bowl until well combined.
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Add ricotta cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Stir until smooth.
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Stir in baking soda.
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Gradually add flour, mixing until dough forms.
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Shape the dough into small balls, flouring your hands as needed to prevent sticking.
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Place the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving some space between each.
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Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned.
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Cool the cookies on wire racks after removing them from the oven.
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Prepare the icing: In a separate bowl, mix margarine, vanilla extract, milk, salt, and food coloring (if using).
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Gradually add powdered sugar to the icing mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Brush the icing onto cooled cookies while it’s still wet.
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Sprinkle nonpareil jimmies or other sprinkles onto the icing before it dries.
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Allow the cookies to sit out until the icing sets and dries completely.
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Serve and enjoy these delightful Ricotta Biscotti cookies with your loved ones!
This recipe captures the essence of festive baking, combining the creamy richness of ricotta with the sweetness of icing and decorative jimmies, making it a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or any occasion that calls for a delicious homemade cookie.
