Classic Christmas Cookies - Ricotta Cookies
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Classic Christmas Cookies - Ricotta Cookies
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Make the holidays better by baking all your family's favorite classic Christmas cookies! Get 50+ delicious cookie ideas, including these ricotta cookies which are glazed and decorated with sprinkles.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 ¾ cups 15 oz fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
Glaze
- ¼ cup ½ stick unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla or almond extract **see notes
- 3 tablespoons milk or heavy whipping cream more if needed to desired consistency
Decoration
- Red and green Nonpareils or sprinkles
Instructions
Cookies
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
- In bowl of stand mixer or large bowl, beat butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- Mix in ricotta and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add eggs one and a time, beating after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture and mix well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from refrigerator and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Scoop the dough using a small cookie dough scoop. Or shape into balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
- Cool on wire rack. Don't glaze them until they are completely cool.
Glaze
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk until smooth.
- Spread on cookies or dip the tops into the bowl of glaze.
- Add the sprinkles or other decorations right away before the glaze hardens.
Notes
- Extract - using clear vanilla extract will help to keep the glaze bright white.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.05mg
(0%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 55Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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