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Ricotta Cookies

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Serves: 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 12-14 minutes

About Ricotta Cookies

Light, fluffy, and irresistibly soft, these Ricotta Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. The addition of ricotta cheese creates a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that sets these cookies apart from the rest. With a delicate glaze on top, they are simple yet elegant, ideal for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee.

Cookies

2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened

2 cups white sugar

1 (15-ounce) container of ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

Zest of 1 lemon

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

Frosting

1/3 cup butter, softened

2 1/3 cups powdered sugar

4-8 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Food coloring or holiday sprinkles (optional)

Preparation

01Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a stand mixer on medium speed blend together butter and sugar until smooth (about 1-2 minutes) and creamy.
02Add the ricotta, vanilla and eggs, and mix well.
03Fold the lemon zest into the mixture.
04In a separate medium bowl, stir flour, baking powder and salt together until the ingredients are combined.
05Using stand mixer on low speed add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture in two halves to make sure dry ingredients are completely incorporated. Blend mixture until a soft, sticky dough forms and no dry ingredients are visible.
06With a spoon or a large cookie scoop (about 1 inch across) place dough onto greased baking sheets, placing cookies two inches apart. Bake for approximately 12-14 minutes until golden brown on top. Let the cookies cool to room temperature on a rack.
07For the frosting, using a whisk or mixer, in a medium bowl mix together the butter, powdered sugar, four tablespoons of milk and vanilla. Add up to eight tablespoons of milk if a thinner, glaze-like frosting is desired.
08If desired, mix in a few drops of food coloring. Frost cookies and top with holiday sprinkles.
09Store in an airtight container. To store longer than two days, refrigerate or freeze the cookies.

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Danz

12/22/2023

Excellent!!

Excellent!!

Rita

12/17/2023

I made this recipe turned out great easy to make

I made this recipe turned out great easy to make

Rosemary Birtel-Dubranski

12/16/2023

My Mom always made these..they are delicious

My Mom always made these..they are delicious

Kathleen

12/16/2023

Looks easy as far as recipes go

Looks easy as far as recipes go

Sharon

12/19/2021

Easy to make! Tastes delicious!

Easy to make! Tastes delicious!

12/18/2021

Delicious. Soft in middle.

Delicious. Soft in middle.

Danz

12/22/2023

Excellent!!

Excellent!!

Rita

12/17/2023

I made this recipe turned out great easy to make

I made this recipe turned out great easy to make

Rosemary Birtel-Dubranski

12/16/2023

My Mom always made these..they are delicious

My Mom always made these..they are delicious

Kathleen

12/16/2023

Looks easy as far as recipes go

Looks easy as far as recipes go

Sharon

12/19/2021

Easy to make! Tastes delicious!

Easy to make! Tastes delicious!

12/18/2021

Delicious. Soft in middle.

Delicious. Soft in middle.

Astrid Anderson

12/10/2020

My family and i love these cookies !!!

My family and i love these cookies !!!

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Heat a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan. Wait until the pan is hot and the butter has fully melted.

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