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Ricotta Sugar Cookies

5 from 2 votes
Light and fluffy sugar cookies with a delicious cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 15 Cookies
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted butter-softened
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting:
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar

Method
 

  1. * In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside
  2. *In an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the sugar and butter until well combined.
  3. *Mix in the egg, then blend in the ricotta and vanilla extract.
  4. *Gradually add in the flour mixture to the mixer and mix until well combined.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until the dough is not quite so sticky.
  6. During the last 20 minutes of chilling the dough, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper or baking mats.
  7. * Scoop the chilled dough out and roll with your hands. Place the rolled-out cookie dough on the sheets spaced approximately 2 inches apart. (these cookies can spread a little bit).
  8. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheets for several minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
  1. *In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together all the ingredients besides the powdered sugar.
  2. *Gradually add in the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until desired consistency and sweetness.
  3. *Once the cookies have completely cooled, frost each one.
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