Festive Italian Ricotta Cookies

Festive Italian Ricotta Cookies, topped with a luscious almond-flavored glaze and vibrant sprinkles. This vegetarian recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings and brings a taste of traditional Italian cuisine to your table. With potential allergens including dairy, eggs, gluten, and nuts, these cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed as a sweet treat or dessert centerpiece.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 96

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Overview

These Italian Ricotta Cookies are soft, tender, and topped with a delightful almond-flavored glaze and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for the holidays, these cookies are a festive treat that will remind you of traditional family gatherings.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten, Nuts

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

Cookies

• 15 Ounces (oz) ricotta cheese
• 1.75 Cups white sugar
• 0.5 Pounds (lb) butter
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) vanilla extract
• 4 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda

Glaze

• 1.5 Cups confectioners' sugar
• 5 Tablespoons (tbsp) milk
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) almond extract
• 0.25 Cups colored candy sprinkles

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, white sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually blend this dry mixture into the ricotta mixture, adding more flour if needed to form a workable dough.
4. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
6. For the glaze, mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth. Spoon the glaze over the warm cookies and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.

Enjoy these festive Italian Ricotta Cookies with your loved ones!