Description
These soft, fluffy Italian Ricotta Cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion! Light, tender, and bursting with flavor, they’re a favorite in Italian baking traditions. Perfectly sweetened and topped with a glaze, these cookies are an easy yet elegant dessert!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (drained)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glazing)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glazing)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and ricotta cheese.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest for added flavor.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- You can add colorful sprinkles on top of the glaze for a festive touch.
- Ricotta cheese is key to the texture, so don’t substitute with other cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Italian Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg