Description
Embrace the spirit of the holidays with Emma’s Italian Christmas Cookies, a family-loved recipe featuring buttery, vanilla-infused cookies with a touch of ricotta. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy night in, these cookies promise to fill your home with the scent of holiday cheer and create memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually blend into wet ingredients. Fold in ricotta.
- Chill dough for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll dough into balls, place on parchment-lined sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Let cool on sheets before moving to a rack.
- Prep Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 100