Ricotta Cookies III

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Melt in your mouth Ricotta Cookies III recipe
in Cookies

Prep

25 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

33 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
16 ounces ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon shortening
4 cups confectioners ' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon extract
1/2 cup colored candy sprinkles

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
299
Sugar
26g
Fat
11g
Ricotta Cookies III are delicious Italian cookies that are incredibly soft and have sweet and tangy flavors. These chewy cookies are made with ricotta cheese, which gives them a fantastic texture. The best part is the frosting made with confectioners' sugar and lemon extract, which gives the cookies a punch of flavor. The candy sprinkles provide crunchiness and color to the cookies and make them more festive. You can indulge in these cookies whenever you crave something sweet yet soft. They are excellent for gifting, potlucks, and bridal showers.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2.In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in ricotta cheese and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; gradually stir into the ricotta mixture. Stir in milk. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
3.Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
4.To Make Frosting: In a small saucepan, heat butter and shortening until melted. Transfer to a medium bowl, and gradually stir in confectioners' sugar and lemon extract. Beat until smooth. Spread frosting over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles.

PROS

These Ricotta Cookies III are melt in your mouth soft and sweet with just the right amount of tanginess and crunch from the sprinkles.

They have a unique texture because of ricotta cheese.

These cookies are extremely easy to make and can be enjoyed anytime, whether baked for a party menu or as a mid-day snack.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar, and excessive consumption can lead to weight gain and other health issues.

The cookies are also high in calories and fat because of butter, shortening, and ricotta cheese.

Moreover, the candy sprinkles can be choking hazards for young children.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

There are no significant health benefits of Ricotta Cookies III.
However, consuming these cookies as an occasional treat can boost your mood, and the lemon extract can provide vitamin C for immunity.

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