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Easy Italian Ricotta Cookies
Soft and tender with a cake like texture, these easy Italian ricotta cookies have a light lemon flavor and the ricotta cheese keeps them nice and moist.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 15 cookies
Calories: 156 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour with at least 11% protein
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups ricotta cheese*
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- zest of one lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
* If the ricotta is very wet then drain in a sieve for 15-20 minutes.
EXTRA
- 1-2 tablespoons Demerara sugar or granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a food processor or large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and zest. Add the egg and ricotta, pulse or combine with a fork just until the dough comes together. Do not over mix.
- Move the dough to a flat surface and gently knead a few times to form a compact dough, if you find the dough too wet then add a little more flour. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 300F/150C. Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 15 balls and roll each ball into a 9 inch / 23 cm rope, form into a U shape then twist the ends together, place on the prepared baking sheets, brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden. Let cool 10 minutes on the pan then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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Notes
- You can prep these cookies ahead of time! Form your lemon ricotta cookies the night before and store them covered in the refrigerator until it is time to bake them.
- Store your baked ricotta cookies in an airtight container in a cool spot either in your kitchen or refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. If you have stored them in the refrigerator, bring them to room temperature before serving.
- To freeze the cookies, be sure to cool them completely then store your baked cookies in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer safe bag, for up to 3 months. Thaw before enjoying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
85mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
109IU
(2%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.