ITALIAN RICOTTA COOKIES
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
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
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Rao shahmeer Rajput
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is not overpowering, and the cookies are not too sweet. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.
grace Mkandawire
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Sanja Nikodimovic
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! They are soft and fluffy, with a hint of lemon that is just perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
sajbi
[email protected]I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I have made them several times and they are always a hit with my family and friends.
Shamsher Ali
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is not overpowering, and the cookies are not too sweet. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Mudasir Mirza
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Md Sipon
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! They are soft and fluffy, with a hint of lemon that is just perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
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[email protected]I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I have made them several times and they are always a hit with my family and friends.
Yolande Moolman
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is not overpowering, and the cookies are not too sweet. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Richard Robert Gardiner
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Sheikh Livan Molla
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! They are soft and fluffy, with a hint of lemon that is just perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Baran Alishahi
[email protected]I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I have made them several times and they are always a hit with my family and friends.
Lila Limbu
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is not overpowering, and the cookies are not too sweet. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Jubayed Jubayed
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Ryan Kam
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! They are soft and fluffy, with a hint of lemon that is just perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Leana Dawids
[email protected]I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I have made them several times and they are always a hit with my family and friends.
Md Arif Husain Ansari (Md.A.H.A)
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is not overpowering, and the cookies are not too sweet. They are the perfect treat for any occasion.
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[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.
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[email protected]These cookies were absolutely delicious! They were soft and fluffy, with a hint of lemon that was just perfect. I will definitely be making these again.