Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies
Delicious Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies that are soft, flavorful, and topped with a sweet almond glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and almond extract until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until fully combined into a soft dough.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 12–14 minutes, until puffed but not browned.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract to make glaze.
- Once cookies are cool, drizzle or dip each in the glaze and allow to set for 20 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained for the best texture.
- Store cooked cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Can substitute almond extract with vanilla extract if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg