Italian Ricotta Cookies
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Italian Ricotta Cookies
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Ricotta Cookies are a classic Italian dessert that is a light and fluffy treat that will leave you wanting more. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to please everyone!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
Vanilla Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4-5 Tablespoons whole milk
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Sprinkles Rainbow or Holiday
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, kosher salt.
- Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, sugar, lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla until combined, creamy and smooth.
- Beat in the ricotta cheese until combined.
- Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until combined and a soft dough forms.
- Using a small cookie scoop, drop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Once trays have a minimum of 12 cookies, place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown.
- Remove and place on the counter to cool.
- Once cookies are cooled, place onto a wire rack.
Icing
- Using a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients, except the sprinkles, together until smooth and combined.
- Dip the top of the cookies into the icing and gently shake the excess off.
- Place cookies back onto the wire racks and add sprinkles on top.
- Allow the icing to harden before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
193IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 193IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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