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Ricotta Cookies
5 from 6 votes

Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta Cookies are Incredibly soft and have a tendency to melt in your mouth, these are the perfect wintertime treat.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 egg
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Glaze
  • 1½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ lemon zested
  • ½ cup Sprinkles colorful

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350° Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the ricotta cheese, vanilla and lemon juice.
  4. In a separate medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda whisking to combine. Stir into the ricotta mixture.
  5. Drop by rounded spoonfuls (2 tablespoonfuls size) onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  6. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes until the edges start to turn slightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze
  1. Combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
  2. Spoon about 1/2 a teaspoon onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread.
  3. Sprinkle each cookie with colorful sprinkles and let them harden for 2 hours on the counter.
  4. Place in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 128mg (5%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 340IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 340IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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