Deliciously Light and Fluffy Ricotta Cheese Cookies Recipe

Try this simple and delightful recipe for ricotta cheese cookies. These cookies are soft, tender, and packed with a creamy richness from the ricotta cheese. With a hint of lemon zest and a delicate almond flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. They are great as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee, or as a sweet treat after a meal. Give these ricotta cheese cookies a try and indulge in their melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, ricotta cheese, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the almond extract and lemon zest to the mixture and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-ricotta mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
11. Enjoy these delightful ricotta cheese cookies with a glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee!

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