Ricotta Cheese Cookies Recipe

Name: Ricotta Cheese Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup butter; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 2 teaspoons anise extract; 2 eggs; 4 cups flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons milk; red sugar crystals; green sugar crystals

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons anise extract
2 eggs
4 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
red sugar crystals
green sugar crystals

1
Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
2
In large bowl with mixer beat butter that is softened (2 sticks) and sugar until blended.
3
Increase speed to high and beat until fluffy.
4
( About 5 min)On Medium speed, beat in Ricotta, Anise and Eggs until well combined.
5
In small bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.
6
On low speed, add dry mixture until dough forms.
7
Drop by level tablespoons on cookie sheet spacing 2 inches apart.
8
Bake 15 min until lightly golden then remove to wire rack to cool.
9
When cool prepare icing by mixing confectionary sugar and milk until smooth.
10
Spread onto cookies with small metal spatual.
11
While still wet, sprinkle with colored red and green crystals.
12
Let dry for about and hour.

1650

kcal

Calories

Fat

272

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 cups sugar, 1 cup butter, 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese, 2 teaspoons anise extract, and more.

Yes, Ricotta Cheese 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.

Ricotta Cheese Cookies

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