Ingredients
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1/2 cup almond flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Zest of 1 lemon
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and ensures even baking.
2-In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, almond flour, and granulated sugar until smooth. Stir well to break up any lumps for a uniform base.
3-Add the egg, almond extract, vanilla extract, lemon zest, salt, and baking powder. Mix until a slightly sticky dough forms. The dough should hold together gently.
4-Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Wet hands help with sticky dough.
5-Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges but soft in the center. Avoid overbaking to keep them pillow-soft.
6-Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This step prevents breaking.
7-Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. A light sprinkle adds elegance.
Last Step:
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🧀 Use fresh, well-drained ricotta cheese to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
⏲️ Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and tender inside.
🍋 Experiment with different zest variations or spices such as cinnamon or cardamom to add unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg