Italian Ricotta Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    30 cookies

  • Calories

    101 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Italian Ricotta Cookies

These soft Italian ricotta cookies are flavored with almond and vanilla and are topped with a quick glaze and festive sprinkles for the ultimate Christmas cookie.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • Sprinkles
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees then lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl with a stand mixer or a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar.
  3. Mix in the vanilla, ricotta, almond extract, and egg until all the ingredients are mixed together and smooth.
  4. With the mixer on low speed, add in the dry ingredients flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until all the ingredients are all combined.
  5. Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop to measure out each ball of dough. Place each ball of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Separate each ball of dough out about 2 inches apart.
  6. Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 15 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are a light golden color.
  7. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, water, and almond extract until all the ingredients are mixed together and a smooth consistency. 
  8. Once the cookies are finished baking, drizzle the glaze over the cookies then quickly top each cookie with the sprinkles.

Notes

  • If the glaze is too thick add a teaspoon more water at a time until your desired consistency. If it gets too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
  • Drain your ricotta in a fine mesh sieve if it’s got a lot of excess water. If it has too much liquid, your Italian ricotta cookies will be too moist.
  • Don’t skimp on the baking time. Some cookies can come out of the oven underdone or soft in the middle, but these will need to be baked fully. The soft textures are prone to crumbling if not baked completely.
  • For easy cleanup, glaze the cookies on a cooling rack over top of parchment paper so it catches any excess drips.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 89IU (2%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 89IU 2%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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