These Italian ricotta cookies are soft, tender, and extra delicious topped with an almond glaze and colorful candy sprinkles for a favorite holiday cookie.
Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
69 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
To make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract together until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.
Step 3
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.
Step 4
Combine ricotta, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into ricotta mixture, mixing in additional flour if needed to form a workable dough.
Step 6
Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.