PUMPKIN RICOTTA COOKIES

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We absolutely loved this version of a ricotta cookie. The cookie is mild and not overwhelmingly filled with pumpkin flavor. Perfect for those that like pumpkin but not too much of the flavor. The frosting adds a good bit of creamy sweetness and has the perfect balance of pumpkin spice. This recipe makes a small batch of cookies,...

Provided by Karen Lyman

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spices
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c canned pumpkin
1/4 c ricotta cheese
1 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
OPTIONAL FROSTING
1 Tbsp butter, softened
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
  • 2. Beat in egg.
  • 3. Stir in canned pumpkin and ricotta.
  • 4. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • 5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
  • 6. Stir flour mixture into ricotta/pumpkin mixture. Stir until smooth.
  • 7. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets. *Note: these will not spread very much*
  • 8. Bake 9 - 10 minutes. Edges will be golden. *Note: they will not be all over golden and texture will be cake-like* Cool cookies ON cookie sheet a few minutes before removing. Finish cooling on wire racks.
  • 9. **OPTIONAL FROSTING** Cream butter, pumpkin pie spice, and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla and milk until desired consistency.
  • 10. Frost cookie when cooled.

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