Ricotta Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Cool Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    28 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    297 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta cookies are soft and cloud-like in texture, topped with a light almond frosting they're a delicious Italian classic!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (16-ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting

  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. With a hand mixer, add the eggs one at a time, and beat until combined. Stir in the ricotta cheese and vanilla.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Stir into the ricotta mixture.
  4. Using a small to medium cookie scoop, scoop dough onto the prepared sheets.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for at least 5 minutes, before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

  1. Mix the milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla until combined.
  2. Dip each cookie into the icing and let set on a wax or parchment paper lined sheet.

Notes

  • Flavor variations. The vanilla extracts can be replaced with almond, lemon, or orange extract. 
  • Store the dough by wrapping it in plastic and refrigerating it for up to 4 days or freeze it for 2-3 months. See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.
  • Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Potassium 56mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 265IU (5%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 265IU 5%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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