Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Italian Ricotta Cheese Cookies, a soft and pillowy treat that blends creamy ricotta with zesty lemon. These cookies are not only incredibly easy to make but also perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy afternoon snack. With their light texture and sweet aroma, they promise to bring joy to your kitchen and become an instant favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg