Classic Ricotta Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1.75 cups white sugar
• 0.5 pound butter
• 2 eggs eggs
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 0.25 cup colored candy sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line your cookie sheets for easy baking. Gather all the necessary ingredients.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to beat the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this mixture to the ricotta mixture, incorporating additional flour as needed to create a workable cookie dough.
4. Shape the dough into walnut-sized balls and arrange them on the prepared cookie sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn a beautiful golden brown.
6. For the glaze: In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract. Stir until the glaze is smooth. Spoon the glaze over the warm cookies and immediately sprinkle with your favorite colored candy sprinkles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 69 kcal
• Fat Content: 3 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 39 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Cholesterol Content: 10 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g