Grandma’s Sicilian Ricotta Almond Cookies
Tender, buttery cookies with ricotta and almond flavor, perfect for tea or holiday plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced almonds gently to distribute them through the dough.
- Portion spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat ricotta for the best texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 148
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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