10 Ways To Bake Ricotta Into Cookies

The combination of ricotta cheese and lemon in these soft cookies means they are not overly sweet. The dough is rolled into short ropes, then twisted into a ribbon shape to create these beautiful cookies.

These tangy, cake-like ricotta cookies are a cinch to make as food gifts for any special occasion or holiday. Add colored sprinkles to suit the occasion and pack them in small cellophane bags to pass out as sweet treats.

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Recipe contributor Rita calls these bar-style cheesecake cookies made with ricotta and cream cheese a "little bite of heaven." Judging by the reviews, there are few who with her! The topping possibilities are endless... try caramel and chopped nuts, lemon curd, or cherry pie filling.

These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with ricotta cheese and flavored with lemon and almond extract. Decorate with a lemon icing for even more lemon flavor.

Reviewer Barb A had never tried ricotta in cookies before, and was delighted with the results when she made this recipe: "I had extra ricotta cheese from making another recipe so went looking for something to use it up. These cookies were delicious, great for afternoon tea and they freeze well!"

These cookie bars have a shortbread cookie crust, a sweet ricotta filling, and an apricot glaze. It's easy to vary the type of cookies you use — ginger cookies or Italian amaretti will pair perfectly with ricotta. Add some melted butter to bind the cookie crumbs, if you prefer a firmer texture.

This recipe makes 6 dozen soft Italian-style cookies, but don't panic — the baked cookies freeze wonderfully. Decorate with a lemon or orange glaze and garnish with candied fruit for a delightful citrus treat.

Ricotta, candied mixed fruit, chopped walnuts, and pecans make these rich cookies a favorite of home cook MAGGIE64: "They are quick and easy and don't last long!!" Add more candied fruit to be guaranteed a burst of sweetness in every bite.

Buttery cookie dough is cut into circles and filled with a sweet ricotta filling. Each circle is folded into moon-shaped ravioli and deep fried until golden and crisp. Dust with confectioners' sugar, or drizzle with honey before serving for a sweet Italian treat!

The addition of ricotta cheese gives these cute cookies a light and fluffy texture. Once they are cool, glaze them with a lemon frosting, then let the kids loose with an assortment of sprinkles!

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