Make Ricotta Easter Cookies with this simple Italian recipe. Perfect for Easter celebrations.

Biscotti pasquali alla ricotta

Ricotta Easter Cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday table, offering a simple, wholesome, and versatile treat. Ideal for an Easter dessert buffet, these cookies are easy to make, even for beginners. Transform them into a more decadent version by filling them with luscious creams or fruit jams, creating a treat everyone will love.

They also make a wonderful gift, packaged in decorative bags or boxes, or a delightful snack to bring to an Easter Monday picnic. Preparing Ricotta Easter Cookies is a fun activity to share, as the dough can be rolled out and cut with themed cookie cutters, then decorated with dark chocolate for a creative and delicious result.

Try these other Easter cookie recipes:

• Colorful Easter Cookies
• Greek Easter Cookies
• Lenten Cookies
• Bunny Cookies

Ingredients

• 250g ricotta cheese
• 150g sugar
• 350g all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 100g butter
• 1 lemon (zested)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• Dark chocolate for decorating

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese and sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, incorporating well.
4. Stir in melted butter and lemon zest.
5. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, forming a dough.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
8. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
10. Let cool and decorate with melted dark chocolate.

Total Time: 45 min

Cuisine: Italian