Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4–5 tablespoons whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for icing)
- Rainbow or holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla.
- Incorporate ricotta into the mixture until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool cookies before icing.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla for icing.
- Dip cookie tops into icing and add sprinkles.
- Let the icing set before serving.
Last Step:
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Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results.
Using high-quality ricotta cheese enhances flavor and texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30