Authentic Italian Ricotta Cookies Recipe
Learn how to make the best authentic Italian ricotta cookies with our easy recipe. This authentic Italian ricotta cookies recipe is quick to prepare, the cookies are finished off with sweet sugar icing, and they are delicious and perfect for the festive holiday season or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- ITALIAN RICOTTA COOKIE DOUGH
- 4 cups all-purpose flour 480 grams
- 3 teaspoons baking powder 15 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 2.5 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- 1 cup butter softened (226 grams)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese 230 grams
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 15 grams
- 1 teaspoon almond extract 10 grams
- COOKIE ICING
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- Candy Sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat the 350°F 175°C, and line three cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set one oven rack at the top and the other at the bottom.
- Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
- Add the butter and sugar into a bowl and beat on medium speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth about 4 minutes.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl, then add the vanilla extract, almond extract, ricotta cheese, and eggs, and beat until well incorporated.
- With the mixer on slow speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix just until cookie dough begins to form.
- Using a tablespoon, drop dollops of cookies, about 30 grams each onto the baking sheeting separating them about 2-2 1/2 inches apart from each other.
- Bake the ricotta cookies for about 13-15 minutes or until light golden brown. Rotate the cookies halfway.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking pan.
- Prepare The Icing: Combine the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk or cream in a bowl and whisk until the icing is smooth.
- Decorate The Cookies: Spread the icing throughout the top of the ricotta cookie then add some candy sprinkles.
- Allow the icing to dry and set for about 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
