Description
Delicious and soft cookies made with ricotta cheese and pistachios, perfect for dessert or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 teaspoon baking powder ⬆️
- ½ teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1 cup granulated sugar 🥄
- 1 cup ricotta cheese 🧀
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
- 1 large egg 🥚
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped 🟢
- Zest of 1 lemon 🍋
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and egg, mixing well until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Pistachios and Lemon Zest: Gently fold in the chopped pistachios and lemon zest, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Bake: Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg