Description
Soft and fluffy Italian ricotta cookies with a delicate sweetness and light glaze, perfect for holidays or everyday treats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk to form a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain a soft texture.
- Full-fat ricotta provides the best flavor and texture.
- Add lemon zest or almond extract for variation.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
