Ricotta Cookies Recipe

Name: Ricotta Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup margarine, softened; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese (about 2 cups); 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine, softened
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese (about 2 cups)
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
ground nutmeg

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Beat sugar and 1 cup margarine in large bowl on medium speed til combined.
3
Add eggs and 2 tsp vanilla beat til creamy.
4
Add half the flour, baking soda and salt.
5
Beat till well blended.
6
Stir in the reaming flour and ricotta cheese.
7
Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
8
Bake at 350u00b0F about 12 minutes, until BOTTOMS are browned (TOPS SHOULD NOT BROWN!).
9
Transfer to rack to cool.
10
Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and 1 tsp vanilla til fluffy.
11
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
12
Spread on cooled cookie.
13
Sprinkle with nutmeg.
14
Store frosted cookies covered in the refrigerator.

1390

kcal

Calories

Fat

224

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1 cup margarine, softened, 3 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, 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.

Ricotta Cookies

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