Ricotta Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 cup Flour
  • 1 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Cream cheese
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter - softened
• 1 cup (201 grams) sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cup (256 grams) flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup (113 grams) cream cheese - softened
• 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter - softened
• 1 and 1/2 cup (128-192 grams) powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
• Using a mixer beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
• Add ricotta, vanilla and an egg.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients to the ricotta mixture, beating as you go.
• Scoop cookies (about 2-3 tablespoons) onto your silpat lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 13-15 minutes or until bottoms are golden.
• Transfer to cooking rack until you frost.
• With a mixer beat cream cheese with butter until well combined.
• Beat in the icing sugar until thick and creamy, add vanilla.
• Spoon 1/2 tsp onto cookie and spread with the back of spoon or knife.