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Italian Ricotta Cookies
Italian Ricotta Cookies are gorgeous domed cookies that are just about as moist as can be. They will become a family favorite. Sprinkles make these extra festive.
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Course
Italian
Cuisine
Cookies
Servings
50
cookies
Ingredients
1/2
pound
butter
softened
1 3/4
cup
granulated sugar
2
eggs
1 15
oz-container ricotta cheese
2
tbsp.
vanilla extract
4
cups
all-purpose flour
1
tsp.
baking powder
1
tsp.
baking soda
4-5
tbsp.
milk
1 1/2
cups
powdered suagr
1
tsp.
almond extract
Sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F
In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar with a mixer. Mix in the eggs, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract until combined.
In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix the flour well into the wet mixture.
Divide into 50 pieces adn roll into balls.
Place on a cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 8-10 minutes or until just lightly browned. Cool completely on the baking sheet.
Beat the milk, powdered sugar, and almond extract until smooth in a small bowl.
Holding the cookie upside down by the edges, dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze and place upright on a wire rack.
Top with sprinkles right away before the glaze sets.