Ricotta Cookies
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
24
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Calories
291 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Ricotta Cookies
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Ricotta Cookies are Incredibly soft and have a tendency to melt in your mouth, these are the perfect wintertime treat.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 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 colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the ricotta cheese, vanilla and lemon juice.
- In a separate medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda whisking to combine. Stir into the ricotta mixture.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls (2 tablespoonfuls size) onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes until the edges start to turn slightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze
- Combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
- Spoon about 1/2 a teaspoon onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread.
- Sprinkle each cookie with colorful sprinkles and let them harden for 2 hours on the counter.
- Place in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
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: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% 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.
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