Ricotta Cookies

These delicate Italian ricotta cookies are topped with an almond glaze and colorful candy sprinkles for a crowd-pleasing holiday cookie.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 69 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.

Step 2

Combine ricotta, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into ricotta mixture, mixing in additional flour if needed to form a workable dough. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

To make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract together until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.