Best 7 Ricotta Cookies Iii Recipes

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Ricotta cookies, with their tender crumb and melt-in-your-mouth texture, are a classic Italian cookie that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Featuring simple ingredients such as ricotta cheese, flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, these cookies can be customized with various flavors and toppings to suit your taste preferences. Whether you enjoy them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or dipped in melted chocolate, ricotta cookies are a delectable treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON RICOTTA COOKIES WITH LEMON GLAZE



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With over 900 reviews and a five-star rating, Giada De Laurentiis' Lemon Ricotta Cookies from Everyday Italian on Food Network make for the perfect gift.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 44 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cookies:
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the large bowl combine the butter and the sugar. Using an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat to combine. Stir in the dry ingredients.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon the dough (about 2 tablespoons for each cookie) onto the baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20 minutes.
  • Glaze:
  • Combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2-teaspoon onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread. Let the glaze harden for about 2 hours. Pack the cookies into a decorative container.

RICOTTA COOKIES III



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This is a delicious light & fluffy cookie with a hint of lemon in the frosting. The ricotta cheese gives them a heavenly texture.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
16 ounces ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon butter
½ teaspoon shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon extract
½ cup colored candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup of butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the ricotta cheese and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, stir into the ricotta mixture. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting warm the milk, 1/2 teaspoon of butter and shortening, in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until solids are melted. Remove from heat and gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar and lemon extract. Dip each cookie into the icing then dip in colored sugar or sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 80.3 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

RICOTTA COOKIES II



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Delicate Italian ricotta cookies with an almond flavored glaze. Very good!

Provided by Sandy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h50m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound butter
1 ¾ cups white sugar
2 eggs
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons milk
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup colored candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into the creamed mixture, mixing in additional flour as necessary to form a workable dough. Roll dough into teaspoon-sized balls, and arrange on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.
  • In a medium bowl, beat milk, confectioners' sugar, and almond extract until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 39.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

ITALIAN RICOTTA COOKIES



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Jessica Hulett's tender, cakey ricotta cookies taste like the white part of the best black and white cookie you've ever had. The recipe comes from Ms. Hulett's grandmother Dorie, who used to flavor the cookies with anise, if she used flavoring at all. Adding lemon zest gives the cookies a fragrant brightness. We approve.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 sticks (1 cup) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
425 grams sugar (about 2 cups)
1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese (15 ounces), preferably fresh
Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
480 grams all-purpose flour (about 4 cups)
10 grams baking soda (2 teaspoons)
4 grams fine sea salt (about 3/4 teaspoon)
450 grams confectioners' sugar (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup milk, as needed

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer, cream 2 sticks butter with sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add ricotta, lemon zest and 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and beat well. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Scrape the sides of the bowl down with a rubber spatula, then beat in flour, baking soda and salt. Cover dough and chill for at least 2 hours and up to a week.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and line several cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners. Shape tablespoons of dough into balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake until pale golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.
  • Melt remaining tablespoon butter. Whisk confectioners' sugar to break up any large lumps, then whisk in melted butter, lemon juice, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and enough milk to make a spreadable icing. Spread icing on cooled cookies, then let set for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 110, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 67 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ITALIAN RICOTTA COOKIES



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Soft and fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth cookies made with rich ricotta (for moisture and flavor) and finished with a sweet glaze.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 cups (495g) all-purpose flour*
2 1/2 tsp baking powder**
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup (8 oz) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups (370g) granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
15 oz ricotta, (whole milk or fresh (1 3/4 cups))
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp butter ((salted or unsalted), melted)
3 3/4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice***
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 - 6 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • For the cookies:
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt for 20 seconds, set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment whip together butter, granulated sugar and lemon zest until pale and fluffy (scrape down sides and bottom of bowl occasionally throughout entire mixing process).
  • Mix in ricotta and vanilla extract then blend in eggs one at a time. Set mixer on low speed and slowly add in flour mixture and mix just until combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill 2 hours or up to 2 days. Preheat oven to 350 degrees during last 20 minutes of dough chilling.
  • Scoop chilled dough out 1 Tbsp at a time and shape into balls (if it's too sticky just drop onto sheet using two spoons), drop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (I don't recommend using dark non-stick pans for this recipe since the bottoms will already become pretty golden. Dark pans brown more than uncoated pans do).
  • Bake in preheated oven 12 - 14 minutes until underside of cookies are golden. Cool on baking sheet several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cool dip tops of cookies in glaze and return to wire rack, immediately add sprinkles if using. Allow glaze to set at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in a single layer.
  • For the glaze:
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, lemon juice or almond extract, vanilla and 4 Tbsp milk until smooth, adding in more milk 1 tsp at a time to thin as needed (you don't want it to be very thin, it should be quite a bit thicker than a doughnut glaze).

SPRING BAKED OMELET WITH GARAM MASALA



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Serve this delicious spring omelet with garlic naan-griddled and brushed with melted butter-and mango chutney and Greek yogurt for dipping the bread.

Provided by user-submitted

Number Of Ingredients 1

4 tbsp. butter1 bunch spring onions or 2 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, finely chopped1 small russet potato, peeled and finely choppedSalt and pepper2 large cloves garlic, chopped6 large eggs1 to 2 tsp. garam masala1 ½ tsp. baking powderAbout 2 cups (loosely packed) mixed fresh herb leaves with tender sprigs (such as dill, parsley, cilantro, and mint), finely chopped (about 1 cup chopped)

Steps:

  • Step 1Preheat the oven to 425°.Step 2Heat a medium nonstick ovenproof skillet (such as cast-iron) over medium-high. Add the butter. When it foams, add the spring onions and potato; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spring onions and potato are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until aromatic, about 2 minutes.Step 3In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, garam masala, and baking powder. Stir in the herbs; season with salt. Pour the eggs into the skillet and transfer to the oven. Bake until the eggs are just set in the center, 12 to 15 minutes. Cut into wedges.

RICOTTA COOKIES



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Such a tender and melt in your mouth cookie. You can use your favorite thick jam or even marmalade. Play with the thickness of the dough and the size of the cookies to see what you prefer. I like a thinner dough and not too big a cookie.

Provided by Chef Gorete

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (400 g) container ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter, melted and cooled
4 tablespoons baking powder
1 (1/2 g) package vanilla sugar (vanillina)
4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
apricot jam, for filling
icing sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Combine ricotta cheese eggs and the sugar, set aside.
  • Combine butter, baking power, vanillina and the flour. Once smooth, add the cheese mixture, and blend just until combined.
  • Form a ball, separate the ball into 6 smaller balls. Roll out into a circle then cut into triangular shapes (like pizza slices). Add a small amount of jam to the wide part of the triangle, then roll up towards the point.
  • Bake for approximately 12 - 15 minutes, do not overcook. Once cool, sprinkle icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 179.7, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.6, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better your cookies will taste.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and airy.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting or decorating. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting or running.

Conclusion:

Ricotta cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or just want a sweet snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of ricotta cookies that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give these ricotta cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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