How to Make Ricotta Cheese Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more comforting than a warm, homemade cookie. And when that cookie is made with rich, creamy ricotta cheese, it takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Ricotta cheese cookies are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed any time of year, but they are especially fitting for a cozy evening by the fireplace during the colder months. With a soft, tender texture and a delicate sweetness, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 6 dozen cookies

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat together sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce speed to medium and beat in ricotta, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; beat until dough forms.
  • Drop level tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are very lightly golden and soft, about 15 minutes. Use a spatula to remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • When cookies are cool, make glaze: Stir together confectioners' sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Use a small spoon or spatula to spread glaze on cookies; alternatively, dip each cookie into the bowl of glaze. Decorate as desired.
  • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 197mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 38mg