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sprinkle glazed ricotta cookies on cookie sheet

Ricotta Cookies

Course Dessert
These ricotta cheese cookies also known as Italian Christmas cookies and delicious, soft and finished with a yummy almond glaze.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1/4 cup 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  • Add in the ricotta, vanilla, almond extract and egg and mix until combined.
  • Stir in the flour and baking powder and salt.
  • Use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop and place the dough onto the sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 15 minutes just until the bottoms turn light brown.
  • Cool the cookies on a rack until they are completely cool.
  • Make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, water and almond extract until smooth.
  • Spoon the icing over the cookies and immediately top with sprinkles.
  • Serve!
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