Frosted Ricotta Cookies
Looking for an easy and INCREDIBLY delicious cookie for this Holiday season? Well here you go! These soft and delicious cookies will secure your place on Santa’s nice list.
- Yield: 2 dozen 1x
Ingredients
Ricotta Cookies:
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup whole milk ricotta
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2– 2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Red and Green Sprinkles for decorating- optional
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
In a bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar
To the mixture add in the ricotta, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until completely combined
To the bowl add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined
On a parchment paper lined sheet tray, add the dough a spoonful at a time making sure to leave about a 1/2 inch in between
Put them into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes
Once cooked through, take them out and put them on a baking rack to let them cool while you make the frosting
In a bowl with an electric mixer add the powered sugar, softened butter, almond extract, and milk. Beat until smooth
Frost each cookie, sprinkle with red and green sprinkles, and devour! Trust me, these babies won’t last long
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