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Soft Italian Ricotta Cookies That Melt In Your Mouth

A stack of soft ricotta cookies drizzled with white glaze and sprinkled with coarse sugar on a light plate.
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Make these classic Italian ricotta cookies for a soft, pillowy treat. This easy recipe delivers a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for holidays or any day you want a simple, delicious dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for flavor variation)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. The dough will be soft.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The tops should remain pale and soft.
  8. Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare your glaze while the cookies cool. Once cool, dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze and let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the best ‘melt in your mouth’ texture, do not overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underdone when you remove them.
  • To make a simple lemon glaze, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze.
  • For holiday cookies, use a standard vanilla frosting and top with colorful sprinkles immediately after glazing.
  • If you prefer an almond flavor, substitute the lemon zest with 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in the dough and use an almond glaze.

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