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A pile of soft Italian almond ricotta cookies on a wooden board, showcasing their light and crinkly texture before being glazed.
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Almond Ricotta Cookies (The Best Soft Italian Recipe)

These Almond Ricotta Cookies are unbelievably soft, cake-like, and bursting with delicate almond flavor. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients to produce consistently delicious results for the perfect Italian cookie.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 85

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg room temperature
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Almond Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Almond Extract
  • 2-3 tsp Milk or as needed

Equipment

  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • 1 Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg, ricotta cheese, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  5. On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While cookies cool, whisk together powdered sugar and almond extract. Add milk, 1 tsp at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
  9. Once cookies are completely cool, dip the tops in the glaze or drizzle over them. Let the glaze set before storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalProtein: 1gFat: 3g

Notes

Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Full-Fat Ricotta: For the best texture and flavor, use whole milk ricotta cheese.
Cooling: Ensure cookies are completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
Keyword Almond Ricotta Cookies,Italian Ricotta Cookies,soft cookies

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