Description
Soft, chewy, and kissed with almond flavor, these Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies are the perfect bakery-style treat you can make at home. With creamy ricotta for moisture, almond extract for nutty depth, and a powdered sugar finish, they’re ideal for holiday cookie trays, everyday dessert, or even as a quick breakfast cookie paired with coffee. Easy to prepare and freezer-friendly, this is an easy recipe you’ll come back to over and over.
Ingredients
0.5 cup butter, softened
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 egg
1.5 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
0.25 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter, sugar, and ricotta in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until combined.
6. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
7. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
8. Place on baking sheet and top each ball with sliced almonds.
9. Bake for 13–15 minutes, until bottoms are golden and tops are set.
10. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use whole milk ricotta for best texture.
Chilling the dough helps it hold its shape during baking.
You can toast the almonds slightly for added flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
Keywords: almond cookies, ricotta cookies, Italian cookies, easy dessert, quick cookies