- Measure Flour Correctly: Spoon flour into a dry measuring cup and level it off. Scooping directly from the container can add too much flour and make the cookies dense.
- Use Parchment or a Baking Mat: Line the baking sheet instead of greasing it. This helps control spreading and promotes even baking.
- Watch the Bake Time Closely: Bake just until the bottoms are lightly golden. Removing the cookies at the right time keeps them soft and tender.
- Portion Evenly: Use a heaping tablespoon or a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop for uniform cookies. This recipe yields about 8 to 9 cookies.
Small Batch Ricotta Cookies
These small batch ricotta cookies bake up soft and tender with a light, cake like texture and a simple sugar glaze, making just the right amount for a small batch dessert.
Servings: 8 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 tablespoons salted butter -softened to room temperature
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
For the Glaze
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: sprinkles
Instructions
Make the Cookies
- Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Add the egg yolk, ricotta, and ⅛ teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Mix in the flour and baking powder on low speed just until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop the dough using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon the glaze over the cooled cookies.
- Add sprinkles, if desired, or enjoy plain.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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