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Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows Recipe

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These Soft Ricotta Almond Pillows are tender, airy cookies infused with creamy ricotta and almond extract, finished with a delicate almond glaze and optionally topped with sliced almonds.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the cookies:
  • 2 cups all‑purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole‑milk ricotta cheese, drained
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • For the almond glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2‑3 tbsp milk or cream
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • Sliced almonds, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the ricotta, followed by eggs, almond extract, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Scoop batter onto prepared sheets—use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop—spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until cookies are set and lightly golden on the bottoms.
  7. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk or cream, and almond extract until smooth.
  9. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spoon glaze over each and sprinkle with sliced almonds if using.
  10. Allow glaze to set for about 20 minutes before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Substitute lemon or orange extract for a citrus twist.
  • Fold in chopped almonds or white chocolate chips for extra texture.
  • Decorate with sprinkles for a festive look.
  • Drizzle melted dark chocolate instead of glaze for a decadent alternative.
  • For firmer cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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