Italian Ricotta Christmas Cookies
120kcal
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Icing Ingredients
- 0.25 cup butter melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing
- 2-4 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
Method
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the ricotta, vanilla extract, and eggs to the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredient mixture gradually, mixing just until incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare the icing by whisking together melted butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and milk.
- Drizzle or dip the cooled cookies in the glaze and let the icing set before serving.
Nutrition
Serving1cookieCalories120kcalCarbohydrates17gProtein2gFat5gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat1.5gCholesterol30mgSodium60mgPotassium50mgSugar7gVitamin A200IUVitamin C1mgCalcium30mgIron0.5mg
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal texture. Do not over-mix the dough after adding dry ingredients.