Holiday Italian Ricotta Cookies
These light, fluffy Holiday Italian Ricotta Cookies have an irresistible cake-like texture that will make any cookie lover swoon! They’re topped with an addictive sweet glaze to make them perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp Kosher salt
- 1 cup sweet cream butter softened
- 1 ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4-5 Tbsp whole milk
- 3 Tbsp unsalted sweet cream butter melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Dough
- In a medium bowl add flour, baking soda and kosher salt. Whisk together until combined.
- Using a standing or electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla until combined. Continue beating and add eggs in one at a time until creamy and smooth. Beat in the ricotta cheese until combined.
- Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until combined and a soft dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Make the Cookies
- Remove dough from fridge. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop some dough onto the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Place cookie sheets in the oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly brown.
Cool the Cookies
- Remove cookies from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack. Prepare the glaze while the cookies are cooling.
Prepare the Glaze
- In a medium bowl, whisk all the glaze ingredients (except the sprinkles) together until smooth and combined.
- Dip the top of the cookies into the icing and gently shake the excess off. Place cookies back onto the wire rack and sprinkle some holiday sprinkles on top. Allow the icing to harden before enjoying the cookies!
Notes
How to Store
Italian ricotta cookies are easy to make and even easier to store. These tasty treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature or two months in the freezer. Fridge: If you store them in the fridge, eat them cold or let them come to room temperature before eating. Freezer: To store them in the freezer, simply place them in a freezer bag and freeze. When you're ready to serve, let the cookies thaw overnight in the fridge bringing them back to room temperature on their own before serving.