Ricotta Cheese Cookies
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 11 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 31 minutes
🥄 Yield: Makes 5 dozen cookies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Ricotta Cheese Cookies, a European-inspired treat that perfectly blends the richness of ricotta cheese with the sweetness of sugar and the warmth of vanilla. These soft and tender cookies are a delightful addition to any dessert spread, and they’re quick and easy to whip up, making them perfect for last-minute cravings or special occasions.

Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your oven is at the perfect temperature to bake these delicious cookies to perfection.
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Prepare Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the ingredients together until they are well combined and creamy.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Once the wet ingredients are well combined, gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture. Continue to mix until a smooth dough forms.
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Knead Dough:
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently until it comes together and is smooth in texture.
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Form Cookies:
- Using a teaspoon, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into small balls. Place the dough balls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for approximately 11 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
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Cool:
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Ice Cookies:
- Once the cookies have cooled, prepare a simple icing by combining butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Drizzle or spread the icing over the cooled cookies for an extra touch of sweetness.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Your delicious Ricotta Cheese Cookies are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a delightful treat with a cup of coffee or tea, or share them with friends and family for a special occasion.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1206.4
- Fat Content: 52.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 32g
- Cholesterol Content: 270.9mg
- Sodium Content: 1350.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 159.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.7g
- Sugar Content: 80.9g
- Protein Content: 24.7g
These Ricotta Cheese Cookies are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection, with their irresistible texture and delightful flavor. Enjoy the simple pleasure of homemade cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe!