Ricotta Honey Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, tender cookies made with ricotta cheese and honey for a uniquely fluffy texture and delicate sweetness.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

03 - ½ cup granulated sugar

04 - ⅓ cup honey

05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

06 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder

07 - ¼ teaspoon baking soda

08 - ¼ teaspoon salt

09 - 1 large egg

10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

11 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat ricotta cheese, softened butter, sugar, and honey until creamy and smooth.

03 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until well combined.

04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

06 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

07 - Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden and tops are set.

08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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The ricotta creates an incredible tender crumb that stays soft for days unlike traditional sugar cookies that can harden quickly
Honey adds a floral sweetness that makes these feel sophisticated while still being the comfort cookie everyone remembers from childhood

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Underbaking slightly is the secret to maintaining that soft interior so pull them out when the centers still look slightly underdone
The ricotta makes these cookies more fragile than traditional sugar cookies so let them cool completely before stacking or storing

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Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing which ensures even baking and professional looking results
Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily creating a smoother dough and better texture