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Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies

Irresistible Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies You’ll Love

Delight in these Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies, featuring a soft texture and toasted almonds, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 15 oz Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese avoid part-skim
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract or extra vanilla as a substitute
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon-and-level method for light cookies
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup Lightly Toasted Sliced Almonds
  • 0.25 cup Fine White Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture; mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Chill the dough covered in plastic wrap for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet and top with sliced almonds.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until slightly cracked and pale golden.
  9. Cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure your ricotta is well-drained for the best texture. Experiment with different nuts for unique variations!

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