italian ricotta cookies

Brooklyn, OH
Updated on Nov 29, 2010

Another recipe I do in memory of my father who himself worked as a cheesemaker.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound butter, softened
  • 1/4 pound ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 2 cups sifted all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

How To Make italian ricotta cookies

  • Step 1
    Blend softened butter and ricotta until creamy. Add vanilla. Mix well. Add sugar gradually, beating until well blended. Add egg and mix well. Slowly stir in dry ingredients and blend well. Drop from a teaspoon onto parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Step 2
    Bake in 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. Yields 30-36 cookies depending on size.

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