Italian Orange Ricotta Cookies

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These fluffy and light ricotta cookies, made with creamy ricotta cheese and a hint of orange or lemon. They're easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Learn more

What you need:

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Beat the ricotta, sugar and butter until creamy, then beat in the egg, vanilla and zest.

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Add the flour, salt and baking powder and mix until combined. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for about an hour.

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Drop the cookie dough by spoonfuls or a small cookie scoop on the prepared baking sheets.

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Bake for about 12 minutes, let the cookies cool about 10 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or glazing.

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Top with some fancy sprinkles or even chocolate curls. And there you have Italian Ricotta Cookies.

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Cooking tips

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Italian Orange Ricotta Cookies

LET'S MAKE...

LET'S MAKE...

Italian Orange Ricotta Cookies

What you need:

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ricotta cheese

baking powder

all purpose flour

granulated sugar

orange zest

butter

and more...

Beat the ricotta, sugar and butter until creamy, then beat in the egg, vanilla and zest.

1

Add the flour, salt and baking powder and mix until combined. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for about an hour.

2

Drop the cookie dough by spoonfuls or a small cookie scoop on the prepared baking sheets.

3

Bake for about 12 minutes, let the cookies cool about 10 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or glazing.

4

Top with some fancy sprinkles or even chocolate curls. And there you have Italian Ricotta Cookies.

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Cooking tips

READY TO MAKE THIS?