Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies
Delightful Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies infused with almond flavor and a tender texture, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sliced almonds, for topping
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the ricotta cheese and softened butter until smooth.
- Add the sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract; mix well until incorporated.
- Combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Top each cookie with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly on the baking sheet, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These cookies pair well with espresso or dessert wine. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg