Grandma Dorie's Italian Ricotta Cookies Recipe

Name: Grandma Dorie's Italian Ricotta Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks (1 cup) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 425 grams sugar (about 2 cups); 1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese (15 ounces), preferably fresh; Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon; 4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 480 grams all-purpose flour (about 4 cups); 10 grams baking soda (2 teaspoons); 4 grams fine sea salt (about 3/4 teaspoon); 450 grams confectioners sugar (about 4 cups); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup milk, as needed

Servings: persons

2 sticks (1 cup) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
425 grams sugar (about 2 cups)
1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese (15 ounces), preferably fresh
Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
480 grams all-purpose flour (about 4 cups)
10 grams baking soda (2 teaspoons)
4 grams fine sea salt (about 3/4 teaspoon)
450 grams confectioners sugar (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup milk, as needed

1
Using an electric mixer, cream 2 sticks butter with sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
2
Add ricotta, lemon zest and 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and beat well.
3
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4
Scrape the sides of the bowl down with a rubber spatula, then beat in flour, baking soda and salt.
5
Cover dough and chill for at least 2 hours and up to a week.
6
Heat oven to 350 degrees and line several cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners.
7
Shape tablespoons of dough into balls.
8
Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake until pale golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes.
9
Let cool on wire racks
10
Melt remaining tablespoon butter.
11
Whisk confectioners sugar to break up any large lumps, then whisk in melted butter, lemon juice, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and enough milk to make a spreadable icing.
12
Spread icing on cooled cookies, then let set for at least 20 minutes before serving.

1969

kcal

Calories

Fat

316

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks (1 cup) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, 425 grams sugar (about 2 cups), 1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese (15 ounces), preferably fresh, Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon, and more.

Yes, Grandma Dorie's Italian Ricotta Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grandma Dorie's Italian Ricotta Cookies

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