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Ricotta Sugar Cookies

Soft & sweet iced ricotta sugar cookie recipe that makes cute cookies for any holiday or occasion. Everyone loves these easy sugar cookies!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cookies:
  • 1 cup salted butter room temperature, 8 ounces
  • 2 cups granulated sugar 400 grams
  • 2 large eggs
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 10 grams
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour 520 grams
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 5 grams
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
For the glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 195 grams
  • 4-5 tablespoons heavy cream 60 grams
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 grams
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles of any color

Instructions

Make the cookies:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or non-stick baking mats.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the ricotta cheese and vanilla. 1 cup salted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda. 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda
  4. Mix the dry ingredients into the ricotta mixture. 
  5. Use a small ice cream scoop to drop dough onto the cookie sheet.
  6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the frosting:
  1. Place the powdered sugar in a medium-size bowl. Whisk in the heavy cream a tablespoon at a time until you reach the consistency you'd like your icing to be.  1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 4-5 tablespoons heavy cream
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  3. Spoon the frosting on the top of the cookies. Immediately sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
  4. Allow the frosting to set before storing the cookies in a single layer in an airtight container.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 48 cookies, with 1 serving being 1 frosted cookie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
  • If you only have unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 67mg (3%) Potassium 33mg (1%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 67mg 3%
Potassium 33mg 1%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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