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soft italian almond ricotta cookies your new favorite
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Soft Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies with Cardamom Honey Swirl offer a delightful balance of delicate flavors and textures. Inspired by traditional Italian baking, they are incredibly soft and tender, perfect with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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- 200g (1.75 cup) Almond Flour: Finely ground for a delicate, nutty flavor and soft texture.
- 60g (0.5 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Helps bind the cookies and provide structure.
- 150g (0.67 cup) Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and a tender crumb.
- 115g (0.5 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Crucial for creaming with sugar, creating a light base.
- 120g (0.5 cup) Ricotta Cheese: Full-fat ricotta adds moisture and a subtle tang.
- 1 Large Egg (≈ 50g / 1.7oz): Binds ingredients and adds richness.
- 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances flavor.
- 0.5 tsp (2g) Baking Powder: Provides a gentle lift.
- 0.25 tsp (1g) Fine Sea Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
- 3 tbsp (45ml) Honey: Adds natural sweetness.
- 0.5 tsp (2g) Ground Cardamom: Provides warm, aromatic spice.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Melted Unsalted Butter (for swirl): Creates a smooth honey swirl.
- 2 tbsp (15g) Sliced Almonds, Toasted: Adds crunch and visual appeal.
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Honey-Cardamom Mixture (for drizzle): For a final glaze.
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry: Whisk almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet: Beat in ricotta, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Make Swirl: Warm honey and melted butter, stir in cardamom, and cool slightly.
- Create Swirl: Roll dough, drizzle with honey mixture, fold, and roll again.
- Cut Cookies: Cut out rounds and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle with remaining honey mixture and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For the softest cookies, avoid overbaking and use room temperature ingredients. Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg