Italian Ricotta Cookies
Your friends and family will fall in love with these soft, cake-like Italian ricotta cookies! They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups 284 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup 200 grams granulated sugar
- 12 tablespoons 170 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup 246 grams whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract or anise extract
For the Icing
- 2 cups 454 grams confectioners' sugar
- 3 to 5 tablespoons milk, lightly warmed or room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Rainbow sprinkles for topping
Instructions
Make the Cookies
- Make the cookie dough. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt in a bowl; whisk or stir to blend and set aside. In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and beat on medium-low speed until well blended. Add the dry mixture and stir until blended.
- Chill. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the cookie dough for 1 hour.
- Prepare the oven and baking sheet. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the cookies and bake. Use a cookie scoop to scoop mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch between the cookies. Alternatively, shape them into balls with your hands. Flatten each mound slightly, then bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until set and just barely browned on the bottoms. Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.
- Cool the cookies. Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely before icing.
Prepare the Icing
- Mix the icing ingredients. Combine the confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk and the almond extract. Whisk, adding more milk, a teaspoon at a time, to make a glaze.
- Ice the cookies. Dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze or use a spoon to glaze them.
- Decorate. Top with your choice of sprinkles.
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