Description
These Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies are soft, tender, and infused with almond and citrus flavors. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or an everyday sweet treat, this easy ricotta cookie recipe delivers a classic Italian bakery taste made effortlessly at home.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 4 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy and pale.
2. Add the ricotta, almond extract, vanilla extract, and orange zest; mix well.
3. Add the egg and beat until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
6. Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet.
7. Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Mix powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze.
10. Dip or drizzle cookies with glaze; add sprinkles if using.
Notes
Use whole milk ricotta for the best texture.
Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft.
Store in an airtight container for up to 6 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg