Ricotta Drops (Nick Malgieri) Recipe

Name: Ricotta Drops (Nick Malgieri)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 lemon, zest of (finely grated); 1 orange, zest of (finely grated); 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 large egg; 2 egg yolks; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 lemon, zest of (finely grated)
1 orange, zest of (finely grated)
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
2 egg yolks
powdered sugar

1
Cover 2-3 cookie sheets with parchment or foil.
2
Set oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat oven to 325u00b0.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda; stir to mix.
4
In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together until combined; then beat in the vanilla, lemon zest, and orange zest.
5
Beat in the ricotta and continue beating until the mixture is smooth.
6
Beat in the egg, then the yolks, one at a time, beating smooth after each addition.
7
Remove the bowl from the mixer and using a large rubber spatula, stir in the dry ingredients.
8
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2-3 inches apart on the prepared pans.
9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies spread and become firm.
10
They should remain very pale and only color a little on the bottom.
11
Slide the papers off the pans onto racks.
12
After the cookies have cooled, detach them from the paper and store them between layers of parchment or waxed paper in a tin or plastic container with tight-fitting lid.
13
Just before serving, dust lightly with powdered sugar.

836

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Ricotta Drops (Nick Malgieri) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ricotta Drops (Nick Malgieri)

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