These desserts with ricotta cheese are soft, Italian-style cookies spread with an easy glaze that can be decorated with candied cherries or sprinkles.
Preparation Time
45 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
179 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Beat together sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and beat in ricotta, eggs, and vanilla.
Step 3
Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; beat until dough forms. Drop level tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are very lightly golden and soft, about 15 minutes. Use a spatula to remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5
When cookies are cool, make glaze: Stir together confectioners' sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 6
Use a small spoon or spatula to spread glaze on cookies; alternatively, dip each cookie into the bowl of glaze. Decorate as desired.
