Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2cupswhite sugar
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1cupbutter, softened
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15ouncesricotta cheese
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2largeeggs
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2teaspoonsvanilla extract
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4cupsall-purpose flour
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2tablespoonsbaking powder
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1teaspoonsalt
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1 1/2cupsconfectioners sugar
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3tablespoonsmilk
Cooking Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Beat together sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
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Reduce speed to medium and beat in ricotta, eggs, and vanilla.
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Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; beat until dough forms.
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Drop level tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are very lightly golden and soft, about 15 minutes. Use a spatula to remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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When cookies are cool, make glaze: Stir together confectioners’ sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
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Use a small spoon or spatula to spread glaze on cookies; alternatively, dip each cookie into the bowl of glaze. Decorate as desired.
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Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe36 | |
| Calories179 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g |
8% |
| Saturated Fat 4g |
20% |
| Cholesterol 28mg |
9% |
| Sodium 197mg |
9% |
| Total Carbohydrate 27g |
10% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g |
1% |
| Total Sugars 16g |
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| Protein 3g |
6% |
| Vitamin C 0mg |
0% |
| Calcium 84mg |
6% |
| Iron 1mg |
5% |
| Potassium 38mg |
1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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