Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies

Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies

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Ricotta cheese gives these cookies a cake-like texture and delicate flavor. A sprinkling of red and green sprinkles make them the perfect pick for the holiday season.

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Hand mixer
  • Microplane
  • Cooling rack
  • Cookie cutter
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Measuring spoon
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4-6 tablespoons half and half
  • Seasonal sprinkles of your choice

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