Ricotta Cheese Cookies Recipe
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Ricotta Cheese Cookies

By: LindaK  
"These soft Italian-style cookies are a hit with everyone. The ricotta keeps them moist, and the recipe yields a large batch, which is great since the baked cookies freeze so well. Do not freeze the unbaked dough. You can decorate them with chopped candied cherries, colored sugar or candy sprinkles."

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Original Recipe Yield 6 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bow, with the mixer a low speed, beat the sugar and butter until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Reduce speed to medium and beat in the ricotta, vanilla and eggs.
  3. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat until dough forms.
  4. Drop dough by level tablespoons, about 2 inches apart; onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 15 minutes or until cookies are very lightly golden (cookies will be soft). With spatula, remove cookies to wire rack to cool.
  5. When cookies are cool, prepare icing. In small bowl, stir confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. With small spreader, spread icing on cookies; place a candied cherry piece on top of each cookie or sprinkle with colored sugar or candy sprinkles.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 180 | Total Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 29mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by india*romeo 
A great recipe, but even better with some additions. I followed the other reviewers' advice,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2003 by SUETYNER 
I made these cookies for Easter with a few changes and they were fabulous! I added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by MELISSA42 
These cookies were good, and very easy. I made them a little less bland by making a simple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by enterprise01 
These are cake-like cookies, not your standard cookie texture and density, so don't expect the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2005 by SULIN1 
this recipe came out bland. i had to add some cinnamon to give it some flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by kellieann04 
These are really good, as another reviewer said, they're not like a chocolate chip cookie or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by MGONYEO 
I made these for a Christmas party and 6 people asked for the recipe. I will definitely make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by amydoll 
These are good, very soft. Flavor is a little bit dull. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I really liked these! They weren't sweet enough for the rest of the family. I used a cream... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2003 by RUBIES71 
I wasn't too thrilled with these cookies. They baked well and tasted good but needed... MORE

 
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