Italian Ricotta Cookies

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Italian Ricotta Cookies are delicious and quite simple to make! Here’s a basic recipe for you:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles or colored sugar (optional, for decoration)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Ricotta, Egg, and Vanilla: Beat in the ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Form Cookies: Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies are set and just beginning to brown around the edges. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  9. Glaze and Decorate: Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cookies. You can also add sprinkles or colored sugar on top of the glaze for decoration.
  10. Enjoy: Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy your delicious Italian Ricotta Cookies!

These cookies are soft and cake-like, perfect for any occasion or as a sweet treat with coffee or tea.

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