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Italian Ricotta Cookies

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and tender Italian ricotta cookies topped with a sweet vanilla glaze and festive sprinkles.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in ricotta, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt and add to batter.
  5. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake 12 to 15 minutes.
  6. Cool completely.
  7. Whisk glaze ingredients and spoon over cookies. Add sprinkles and let set.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
  • Allow cookies to cool before glazing.
  • Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg