Ricotta Cheese Cookies

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

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar

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.