Description
These Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together ricotta cheese, butter, and sugar.
- Add the egg and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in sliced almonds.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies freeze well.
- Adjust almond extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies