Ricotta Cheese Cookies

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

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These soft Italian-style cookies are a hit with everyone. The ricotta keeps them moist, and the recipe yields a large batch, which is great since the baked cookies freeze so well. Do not freeze the unbaked dough. You can decorate them with chopped candied cherries, colored sugar or candy sprinkles.

Recipe by Linda K

Updated on August 4, 2022

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Servings:

36

Yield:

6 dozen

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Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bow, with the mixer a low speed, beat the sugar and butter until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Reduce speed to medium and beat in the ricotta, vanilla and eggs.
Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat until dough forms.
Drop dough by level tablespoons, about 2 inches apart; onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 15 minutes or until cookies are very lightly golden (cookies will be soft). With spatula, remove cookies to wire rack to cool.
When cookies are cool, prepare icing. In small bowl, stir confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. With small spreader, spread icing on cookies; place a candied cherry piece on top of each cookie or sprinkle with colored sugar or candy sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180	Calories
7g	Fat
28g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 28mg	9%
Sodium 202mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 3g
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 38mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.