Description
These ricotta cookies are soft, fluffy, and full of almond flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add ricotta cheese, eggs, and almond extract to the creamed mixture. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Lightly press sliced almonds on top of each dough ball.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once fully cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for better mixing.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a bit of vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg