Ricotta Cookies
These Italian ricotta cookies are soft, tender, and extra delicious topped with an almond glaze and colorful candy sprinkles for a favorite holiday cookie.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine ricotta, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into ricotta mixture, mixing in additional flour if needed to form a workable dough.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract together until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (96 servings total)