by Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) · Updated
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These Ricotta Cookies are buttery with the perfect texture that is soft and tender.
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The Perks and Highlights of the Best Ricotta Cookies Recipe
Cuisine Inspiration: Italian-American Sweets
Primary Cooking Method: Baking
Dietary Info: Vegetarian
Key Flavor: Sweet and Comfortingly Cheesy
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Sweet Highlights:
- Creamy Meets Dreamy: The ricotta cheese brings a delectably soft texture that makes each bite heavenly.
- Simplicity Shines: With straightforward steps, this recipe is as easy as it gets. Perfect for baking newbies or those seasoned bakers looking for a hassle-free treat.
- Customizable Canvas: These cookies are just begging to be dressed up or down. Glaze or no glaze, they’re delicious every way.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Bake a batch and have them at the ready for surprise guests, special occasions, or a “just because” moment.
Ingredients
- Butter: That half cup of unsalted butter is room temp and ready to add richness.
- Ricotta: A cozy 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese at room temp lends a creamy charm that’s hard to resist.
- Sugar: Sweeten the deal with a full cup of granulated sugar for that crave-worthy sweetness.
- Egg: Crack in one large egg to bind everything.
- Vanilla: A teaspoon of pure vanilla extract is all about that aromatic allure.
- Flour: Two cups of all-purpose flour to give your cookies structure
- Baking Soda: Half a teaspoon to help your cookies puff up perfectly.
- Salt: Another half teaspoon to balance the sweet and make all those flavors pop.
How to Make Ricotta Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In bowl of stand mixer on medium speed (or using hand mixer and medium sized bowl), add butter, ricotta cheese, sugar, and mix until light and fluffy.
- Next add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Slow mixer down and add flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Refrigerate dough for 30-40 minutes. Measure out dough with a tablespoon and roll into balls. Add balls to baking sheet and slightly flatten tops.
- Bake cookies for 10 minutes; cool on wire rack and serve.
How to Store
- Ensure your cookies are completely cool before you even think about storing them.
- Add them into an airtight container. If they’re a bit on the softer side, you can layer them between sheets of parchment paper to keep them from sticking together.
- Store your container at room temperature for up to a week.
- These can last a couple of months, wrap them up well and freeze them. Just remember to let them thaw at room temperature when you’re ready for a cookie fix.
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- Lemon Tea Cakes
- Lemon Crinkle Cookies
- Eggnog Butter Cookies
- Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Butterfinger Cookies
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Butter Ricotta Cookies Recipe
Butter Ricotta Cookies Recipe A delicious and easy holiday cookies recipe that will make Santa very happy. The flavor is pure, and the texture is soft and tender.
4.67 from 6 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large Safest Choice egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In bowl of stand mixer on medium speed (or using hand mixer and medium sized bowl), add butter, ricotta cheese, sugar, and mix until light and fluffy.
Next add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
Slow mixer down and add flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
Refrigerate dough for 30-40 minutes. Measure out dough with a tablespoon and roll into balls. Add balls to baking sheet and slightly flatten tops.
Bake cookies for 10 minutes; cool on wire rack and serve.
Notes
- Ensure your cookies are completely cool before you even think about storing them.
- Add them into an airtight container. If they’re a bit on the softer side, you can layer them between sheets of parchment paper to keep them from sticking together.
- Store your container at room temperature for up to a week.
- These can last a couple of months, wrap them up well and freeze them. Just remember to let them thaw at room temperature when you’re ready for a cookie fix.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 22mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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