
Ricotta Cookies
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Ricotta Cookies
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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
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets and set aside.
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Stir into the ricotta mixture.
- Using a small to medium cookie scoop, scoop dough onto the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for at least 5 minutes, before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Mix the milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla until combined.
- Dip each cookie into the icing and let set on a wax or parchment paper lined sheet.
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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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