Fiori di Sicilia Cookies Recipe
Pillowy ricotta cookies are scented with Fiori di Sicilia, a fragrant blend of citrus extracts.
Note: Fiori di Sicilia is a mixed citrus extract often used to flavor panettone. It's available online at King Arthur Flour.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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7 ounces full-fat ricotta cheese
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1 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia (see note)
Directions
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Adjust oven rack to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in egg and egg yolk. Beat in ricotta and fiori di sicilia until combined. Add dry ingredients and beat until just combined.
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Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets and bake until lightly browned on the bottom, about 18 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Special equipment
stand mixer, baking sheets, parchment paper
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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66 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 24 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 66 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 32mg | 11% |
Sodium 68mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 2g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 28mg | 2% |
Iron 0mg | 3% |
Potassium 23mg | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |