Italian Ricotta Cheese Cookies
Delight your taste buds with Italian Ricotta Cheese Cookies, a soft and pillowy treat that combines creamy ricotta with zesty lemon for an irresistible flavor experience. Perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress everyone. With minimal effort required, even novice bakers can whip up these delightful bites that evoke warmth and nostalgia in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 101
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 29mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 21mg