Description
Ricotta Cookies are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet Italian-style cookies made with creamy ricotta cheese. These tender, cake-like cookies are easy to prepare and finished with a simple glaze for a delicious homemade treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in ricotta cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice, then drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Drain ricotta if it contains excess moisture to prevent spreading.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain the cake-like texture.
- Add lemon or orange zest for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg