Description
Deliciously airy and tender almond ricotta cookies dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely ground almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Cream the butter, sugar, and ricotta: Start by creaming the softened butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add in the ricotta cheese and beat until smooth. This mixture should look pale and creamy—this step gives the cookies their airy, tender texture.
- Add egg and extracts: Mix in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Almond extract is potent and fragrant—it will be the star of the flavor profile.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. The ground almonds add texture and richness.
- Combine wet and dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft, sticky dough forms. Don’t overmix.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up so the cookies keep their shape during baking.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the dough using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon and place about 2 inches apart on the sheet. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops remain pale.
- Cool and dust: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar for that perfect, dreamy finish.
Notes
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Consider adding chopped chocolate or dried fruit for additional flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg