Ricotta Cheese Cookies
The ultimate comfort food, Ricotta Cheese Cookies are soft, moist, and simply irresistible. With their rich flavors and delightful texture, these cookies make for a perfect treat any time of year. Bake a batch tonight, and you won’t be able to resist coming back for more!
Equipment
- Whisk
- Blender
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar for icing
- 3 tablespoons milk for icing
- red & green sugar crystals for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat sugar and butter until blended. Increase speed to high; beat until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- At medium speed, beat in egg, ricotta cheese, and vanilla until well combined.
- Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, beat until dough forms. Chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Drop dough by level tablespoons, about 2 inches apart. Bake about 15 minutes or until cookies are very lightly golden on the bottom edges. Remove cookies to wire cooling rack. Let cool completely.
- To ice cookies, in a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk together until well blended. Dip the top of each cookie into the icing and set on baking rack. Sprinkle with colored sugars.
Notes
- Storage: Keep your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. This keeps them fresh and delicious.
- Freezing: You can freeze these cookies after they've cooled. Just place them in a freezer-safe container, and they’ll last for up to three months.
- Pairing: These cookies pair wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. Their soft texture complements the warm drink perfectly.
- Variations: Feel free to experiment with different toppings or additions. Nuts or chocolate chips can be added for an extra crunch.
- Serving: These cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or just as a sweet treat for yourself!