Authentic Italian Ricotta Cookies Recipe: A Delightfully Easy Treat
A delicious and easy recipe for authentic Italian ricotta cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the ricotta cheese, sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the cookie dough.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ricotta cookies, Italian cookies, dessert recipe