Italian Ricotta Cheese Cookies
Italian Ricotta Cheese Cookies are a delightful treat that beautifully blend creamy ricotta with a hint of citrus zest. These soft, pillowy cookies melt in your mouth and evoke warm memories of baking with loved ones. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy afternoon with coffee, they are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. Indulge in these little bites of Italian bliss, and enjoy the joy they bring to every occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets with space between each mound.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (~30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg