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    Italian Ricotta Cookies

    Published: Dec 24, 2011 Last updated: Sep 17, 2021 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Sweet soft cookies made with ricotta cheese and topped with a lemon frosting and sprinkles.
    Italian Ricotta Cookies

    Oh my goodness, are these cookies ever the bomb!  I'm probably late on the band wagon with these cookies, but honestly, the first time I ever ate one was almost a year ago.  We were invited to our new neighbors house for their daughter's birthday.  We met some more of our new neighbors, one of whom had made these awesome cookies that I didn't want to stop eating.  They were the perfect cookie, soft and tender with an awesome lemon flavor in the cookie and the icing.  I fell in love.

    Italian Ricotta Cookies

    The next month I had a surprise birthday party for Grumpy.  I thought it would be a good way to get to know our new neighbors more and an opportunity for me to feed people!  Of course when Stacy, one of our new friends asked what she could bring, my first response was her Italian Ricotta Cookies!

    Italian Ricotta Cookies

    I decided these would be a great cookie to make to wrap and give as gifts to a few special people this year so I asked Stacy if she would mind if I made her recipe and blogged about it.  Of course the response was positive 'cause here I am!

    This also is the "pre-announcement" of my 4 year blog anniversary giveaway!  I have never really celebrated a blog anniversary and this year I felt it would be a great time to do so.  I have made so many friends through blogging over the last 4 years and several of those friends will be joining me on December 27th to celebrate on their own blogs.  Watch for the post coming up next week to see what the prize will be along with all the wonderful foodie items that my friends and I will be sharing with you!  I have some very special people in the bloggy world that I will be talking about and showing my appreciation for - you don't want to miss any of it!

    In the meantime, if you need to make some other treat that is quick, easy AND delicious, definitely make these cookies.  They take very little time and you will become the star of the day by serving them to those you love.  Thank you Stacy for sharing your recipe with me.  Your awesome!

     
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    Italian Ricotta Cookies

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Sweet soft cookies made with ricotta cheese and topped with a lemon frosting and sprinkles.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 27 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36
    Calories 205 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    FOR THE COOKIES

    • 1 cup butter at room temperature
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoon lemon extract
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 15 ounces ricotta Cheese
    • 4 cups all purpose flour

    FOR THE ICING

    • 3 cups confectioners sugar
    • 1½ lemon juiced
    • 1 lemon zest

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    • Add vanilla and lemon flavorings (you can also substitute Anise flavoring for the lemon). Stir in the ricotta cheese.
    • Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to batter and stir until combined.
    • Drop onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper using a large (¼ cup) cookie scoop. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

    FOR THE ICING

    • Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest to a large mixing bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved and of spreading consistency. Add more sugar or lemon juice as needed to thicken or thin out the icing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Italian Ricotta Cookies
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Sheila

      December 09, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      This is a great recipe and the only one I will use for ricotta cookies. The first time I ever made them I used the recipe from this blog and have hesitated to ever use anyone else's because they are so perfect.
      The only thing I will say is that I get 6-7 dozen from this recipe. My cookies are a normal size but I find the recipe yields well over the 3 do mentioned above.
      Thanks for sharing this and helping me start a Christmas tradition. I make these every year for my son's school "Cookie Walk". They are always a hit.

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    2. mickeydownunder

      April 25, 2014 at 4:46 am

      G'day These look yum and have very fond memories of them in childhood!
      Cheers! Joanne
      http://whatsonthelist.net

      Reply
    3. Anonymous

      December 24, 2012 at 2:15 pm

      I have been making these cookies for 50yrs, I make all the italian cookies, my grandmother came from italy that is where I learned all the recipe's from her.I have given the recipe to a few people.

      Reply
    4. Scout's Honor

      February 13, 2012 at 6:24 pm

      Yum

      Reply
    5. Jeff @ Cheese-Burger.net

      December 30, 2011 at 10:06 am

      Wow! This Italian ricotta cookies looks so delicious!

      Reply
    6. Chef Dennis

      December 26, 2011 at 9:22 pm

      they look wonderful! I have a lot of ricotta and have been wondering what to do with it! Thanks for the inspiration!
      Dennis

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    7. Bizzy B. Bakes

      December 25, 2011 at 7:57 pm

      Ricotta has a wonderful taste in cookies. It is subtle and sweetish.

      Reply
    8. Flourchild

      December 24, 2011 at 7:26 pm

      They look wonderful! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

      Reply
    9. Coleen

      December 24, 2011 at 4:41 am

      NEVER too late for a great cookie recipe, thanks!!

      Reply
    10. Curt

      December 24, 2011 at 3:18 am

      Oh boy, these cookies look as soft and tasty as you say. I can certainly see them being a hit in our house!

      Reply
    11. honeyb

      December 24, 2011 at 1:37 am

      Mmm, those look good. I've made some that look similar before but have buttermilk. I'm sure the ricotta tastes even better!

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    12. Mari @ Mari's Cakes

      December 24, 2011 at 12:34 am

      They must be as delicious as they look. I would love to taste them, I never thought of having ricotta cheese in cookies. Thanks for the recipe.
      10+ for the lemony icing! Have a Merry Christmas 🙂

      Reply

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