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    Ricotta Cookies - A Family Favorite Italian Holiday Dessert Recipe

    Modified: Nov 25, 2024 · Published: Nov 26, 2017 by Ashley

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    This simple dessert recipe makes lots of pillowy soft, tender cookies that are sure to be a family favorite! Perfect for cookie exchanges & holiday parties.

    These Ricotta Cookies are divine.

    They're hands down some of the best cookies I make. I've been baking them every year for Christmas since 2008, and it's a tradition that will definitely keep on going.

    These ricotta cookies are a simple dessert recipe makes oodles of pillowy soft, tender cookies that are sure to be a family favorite! Perfect for cookie exchanges & holiday parties. They've been a family tradition for years!

    This is a perfect recipe to make for the holidays because it makes a ton - I get about 7 dozen out of it, which is plenty to hand out to neighbors, teachers, and friends.

    Sometimes I even make a second batch of these since my Italian in-laws' require a big container of these every year for Christmas dessert.

    One of my favorite things about this recipe is having my kiddo help out with the baking and decorating.

    He really gets a kick out of watching the butter and sugar get nice and fluffy during the 5 minutes of high-speed mixing.

    Sometimes I have the neighbor kids come over and we have a big ol' decorating party.

    Sprinkles. Get. Everywhere. But it's so fun!

    Speaking of sprinkles, I've found that the nonpareil variety hold up best here.

    Since the cookies are so moist, larger decorations like these tend to get really soggy once they've been stored for a few days.

    Not ideal.

    These ricotta cookies are a simple dessert recipe makes oodles of pillowy soft, tender cookies that are sure to be a family favorite! Perfect for cookie exchanges & holiday parties. They've been a family tradition for years!

    I also like to make these (and most other cookie recipes) using scoops.

    They come in all sorts of different sizes and help ensure you get consistently sized cookies that are evenly baked.

    Plus the little squeeze release handle makes faster work of portioning out the dough.

    I use a #50 scoop when I make this recipe and usually get about 7 dozen, depending how much of the batter we eat raw on the day.

    These ricotta cookies are a simple dessert recipe makes oodles of pillowy soft, tender cookies that are sure to be a family favorite! Perfect for cookie exchanges & holiday parties. They've been a family tradition for years!

    Another thing that I rarely bake without is a silicone baking mat.

    I use one on each baking sheet and it helps ensure that nothing sticks to the pan, and the cookies release from the sheet easily.

    The ricotta makes these cookies incredibly soft and fluffy - it's nearly impossible to eat just one!

    These ricotta cookies are a simple dessert recipe makes oodles of pillowy soft, tender cookies that are sure to be a family favorite! Perfect for cookie exchanges & holiday parties. They've been a family tradition for years!

    While these cookies are great for Christmas, they're really perfect for any occasion (not that you need an occasion for cookies!).

    I make them for Easter fairly often, too. You can jazz 'em up with different colors - red for Valentine's Day, green for St. Patrick's Day, etc. And rainbow colored sprinkles are always a hit!

    And luckily, my kiddo is usually excited to help with clean up, too 😉

    You can also check out my Lemon Ricotta Cookie variation a while back. It's just as delicious but different enough to feel like a totally different cookie.

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    These ricotta cookies are a simple dessert recipe makes oodles of pillowy soft, tender cookies that are sure to be a family favorite! Perfect for cookie exchanges & holiday parties. They've been a family tradition for years!

    Ricotta Cookies

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    • Author: Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli (adapted from Allrecipes)
    • Prep Time: 25 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Yield: About 7 dozen cookies 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Italian
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    This simple dessert recipe makes lots of pillowy soft, tender cookies that are sure to be a family favorite! Perfect for cookie exchanges & holiday parties.


    Ingredients

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    For Cookies:

    • 2 cups white sugar
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 eggs
    • 4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    For Decorating:
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 4 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed
    • Sprinkles (I find that the nonpareil style works best)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
    2. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a in large bowl with an electric mixer), beat together sugar and butter and on low speed until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula and stir gently. Add ricotta, vanilla, and eggs and beat on medium speed until combined. Scrape the bowl again.
    3. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Return mixer to low speed and continue to beat until dough forms.
    4. Drop the dough by small scoopfuls (I used a #50 scoop) onto the lined baking sheets. Place 12 on each baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop of dough.
    5. Bake in preheated oven until cookies are very lightly golden, about 13-16 minutes (cookies will be soft). Using a spatula, carefully transfer cookies to wire rack to cool before decorating.
    6. When cookies are completely cool, prepare the icing. In small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, add more powdered sugar. Spread a little icing over each cookie, then top with sprinkles while the icing is still wet. Allow the icing to dry completely before storing cookies in an airtight container.

    Notes

    Use the paddle attachment with your stand mixer if you have one.

    Recipe adapted from Allrecipes.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 82
    • Sugar: 7.6 g
    • Sodium: 34.8 mg
    • Fat: 3 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
    • Carbohydrates: 12.5 g
    • Fiber: 0.2 g
    • Protein: 1.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 12.8 mg

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    Comments

    1. Velva

      January 01, 2011 at 7:18 pm

      These cookies would definitely be on my try list. I wish I would have seen these ricotta treats earlier, they would have been perfect for the cookie swap (darn).

      Happy New Year to you and your family. I am looking forward to enjoying all your posts n 2011.

      Cheers.
      Velva

      Reply
    2. Ashley

      January 02, 2011 at 9:52 pm

      Velva - you won't be disappointed in these! They're fluffy and delicious! Cookie swaps are dangerous 😉

      Happy New Year to you as well!

      Reply
    3. katidyd

      January 03, 2011 at 11:34 pm

      Lilly and I made these today and they are phenomenal!! They were so good I wasn't even upset when Lilly spilled sprinkles all over the floor.

      Reply
    4. Ashley

      January 05, 2011 at 10:10 pm

      I'm so glad you liked them! They're really one of my favorites...I bet they're extra good when you have a little one helping you out 🙂

      Reply
    5. Theresa

      November 22, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      These were so good!

      Reply
      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        November 23, 2014 at 10:16 am

        They're one of our favorites! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂

        Reply
    6. Thus

      December 08, 2014 at 6:41 pm

      These are delicious! This may be a silly question, but do the cookies have to be refrigerated since they have ricotta cheese in them?

      Reply
      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        December 09, 2014 at 11:53 am

        Not a silly question at all! I've never refrigerated them afterward. They're cooked and they stay nice and fluffy for several days... if they last that long!!

        Reply
        • Karen

          December 09, 2020 at 12:53 pm

          Excited to try these, but I have two questions:
          • Can you halve the recipe? (7 dozen is too many)
          • Can they be frozen?

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          • Ashley

            December 10, 2020 at 9:57 am

            Hi Karen! Thanks for the questions. The recipe should be fine to cut in half. As for freezing, cool them completely and freeze them, undecorated. They’re best frozen without the icing/sprinkles. Then when you’re ready for them you can make a quick batch of icing for decorating once they’ve thawed. Hope that helps!

            Reply
    7. Katy

      December 15, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      Just made these over the weekend... delicious and light and fluffy!!

      Reply
    8. Sue

      December 21, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      These cookies are delicious! I made them last year for Christmas and everyone devoured them. Quick question: Can you make the dough a day or two ahead? I want to make the dough today and cook right before Christmas.

      Reply
      • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

        December 21, 2014 at 1:34 pm

        A friend of mine is experimenting with that (and freezing them!) this year. I haven't tried either method, so I'm not 100% sure it would work, but I think it would be fine in the refrigerator. Please do report back if you do - I'm making them again this year and would love to know how that works out.

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        • Shan

          December 21, 2015 at 11:04 am

          Was there ever a verdict reached on the ability to make the dough ahead of time? I love this recipe and have made it so many times, but would love to get a head start on Christmas baking 🙂

          Reply
          • BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen

            December 21, 2015 at 11:39 am

            I just checked in with her and she said she had planned to do that last year but ended up eating them/handing them all out instead! The original recipe's notes say that the COOKED dough freezes well, but not raw. So I'd guess you can bake the cookies, freeze those, and then frost them the day of.

            I made a lemon variation of these this year and they turned out SO well!

            Reply
            • Denise Hackett

              December 09, 2018 at 10:40 am

              I froze them with the frosting and they come out wonderful! A great thing to make ahead for Christmas and take a few out a time.

            • Ashley

              December 09, 2018 at 10:45 am

              That’s great to know!! I may just try that this year, too!

    9. Homemade & Yummy

      November 27, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      These sound like a winner to me. I am a cheese lover. The fact you have some "young" helping hands is a bonus. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

      Reply
    10. Abby

      November 28, 2017 at 11:10 pm

      Confession: I've only ever used ricotta in lasagna. Your cookies look to-die-for, though, and they're adorable for Christmas goodies!

      Reply
    11. Helene Dsouza

      November 30, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      oh ricotta cookies! i dont think i had anything like that before. They would be the hit in my family and I bet my friends would love to get introduced to them too in a cookie exchange. 🙂

      Reply
    12. Kate Minor

      December 01, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      Oh my goodness. It's Christmas cookie season and I am obsessed! These look amazing!

      Reply
    13. Julie

      December 01, 2017 at 6:24 pm

      I've never put ricotta in cookies before! I love all the sprinkles on top - so festive. 🙂

      Reply
    14. prasanna hede

      December 03, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      Oh these looks so fluffy and yumm! I had never used ricotta in cookies, looks like a recipe to save for Holidays!

      Reply
    15. Michele! West Via Midwest

      December 03, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      I love that I can get 7 dozen cookies out of a recipe... thats a win in my world! adding this to my holiday list to make!

      Reply
    16. Mackenzie Ryan

      December 03, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      I love that this recipe gives you 7 dozen cookies! I always feel like I'm making endless batches to get enough to go around, and this recipe will be a big win in many ways! I can't wait to make it this year!

      Reply
    17. Carol Borchardt

      December 03, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      Your little boy is too cute! These cookies look like they would melt in your mouth! Love that the recipe makes so much! Perfect this time of year!

      Reply
    18. Marisa Franca Stewart

      December 04, 2017 at 8:11 am

      I like using the scoops too -- when making cookies or when we make meatballs. That way you get consistency. What a cute little helper you have. Certainly brings back memories. Your cookies look delicious.

      Reply
    19. Monica

      December 04, 2017 at 6:57 pm

      I love that this makes a huge batch - definitely necessary during the holidays, when you want to be able to share freely without having to worry about mixing up another batch the next day! I bet they are amazing with the ricotta, too! Pinning to try. 🙂

      Reply
    20. Sweet Silly Sara

      December 06, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      These look so pretty! I have never made them, but now I want to!

      Reply
    21. Carole Mason

      January 15, 2018 at 12:03 am

      I want to make these cookies and the Ricotta Cheese Cake, very much.
      I tried to print out your recipes and, not being expert at computers....I ended up printing 5 unwanted pages to get the cheesecake. I didn't even try with the Ricotta Cookies ~ I saved it and, hopefully I can find a way to print it out for future use.

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 15, 2018 at 10:02 am

        Hi Carole - sorry you had trouble with printing! If you scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post (or click the "jump to recipe" button up at the top), you can click on the "PRINT" button right on the recipe card. That should make it so just the recipe prints, and not all of the text and photos from my post. The Ricotta Cheesecake recipe is an older one and it doesn't have a recipe card like this post does (yet!) but I'll go in and revamp it soon so that it does. The posts from the past 2-3 years all have the recipe cards embedded, but that's something that wasn't available back when I started Big Flavors. Thanks so much for bringing that to my attention!

        Reply
      • Eufrasia

        May 29, 2023 at 10:01 pm

        Olá, sou do Brasil, e aqui nao usamos a medida em oncas, vc poderia me ajudar com quantas gramas, colheres ou xicaras? Muito Obrigada

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        • Ashley

          May 30, 2023 at 3:30 pm

          Hi Eufrasia - I assume you're talking about the ricotta? A 15-ounce container is about 1 3/4 cups. I hope that helps! (I translated this with google so I hope it makes sense). | Oi Eufrásia - Presumo que esteja falando da ricota? Um recipiente de 15 onças tem cerca de 1 3/4 xícaras. Espero que ajude! (Eu traduzi isso com o google, então espero que faça sentido).

          Reply
    22. Samantha

      March 31, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      I just made these cookies for Easter and they are amazing!!

      Reply
    23. Heather

      December 23, 2018 at 11:02 pm

      This recipe turned out great! I'm not any kind of great baker, but this recipe is really easy! I sure didn't need 7 dozen cookies lying around my house, so I halved the recipe. I also love almond flavoring so I added a little bit of almond extract to the glaze and they were perfect! So soft and pillowy! I just finished the last of these off and they lasted two weeks and never tasted stale! I can't wait to try to the lemon version!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        December 24, 2018 at 11:29 am

        So glad that you enjoyed them so much, Heather! I’m making the lemon ones today to bring to Christmas dinner. They’re always a hit.

        Reply
    24. Connie McDonald

      December 26, 2018 at 10:09 am

      Hi, Ashley!
      I made these this year and found the icing to be very thin and runny. Am I doing it wrong somehow? I am sure I used 2 C powdered sugar and 4 Tbs milk. Even though I waited for it to set up a bit before adding them, the colors of the sprinkles ran. 🙁 Any suggestions on making it better?
      Also, I'd love the lemon variation. Do you have it in another blog post?

      Reply
      • Ashley

        December 26, 2018 at 10:12 am

        I sometimes have to add more powdered sugar or milk to make it thicker/thinner but it’s definitely more of a thin icing than a thick one like you’d use on a cut out cookie. Usually the colors start to bleed a bit after 2 days or so. Sorry it gave you a tough time!

        The lemon variation is what I made for our family Christmas this year - the recipe is here: https://bigflavorstinykitchen.com/lemon-ricotta-cookies/

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        • Connie McDonald

          December 26, 2018 at 10:20 am

          Just for the record, in the big picture these cookies did not disappoint! They were yummy and we all enjoyed them.
          Thanks for the link to the lemon ones. I will need to pin them to make next year.

          Reply
          • Ashley

            December 26, 2018 at 10:22 am

            Glad to hear that, Connie! I’m happy that you enjoyed them!

            Reply
    25. Mel

      December 21, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      I just have a question can you make half the amount by just equally cutting everything in half?

      Reply
      • Ashley

        December 21, 2019 at 12:52 pm

        I haven’t personally done it but I’ve had a few people mention making smaller batches so I think it would work. You can also freeze them (before icing) and they hold up well if you wanted to make the full batch and only use half.

        Reply
    26. Deb

      December 24, 2019 at 11:53 am

      My cookies we're delicious and the next day they were a mess! How should they be stored?

      Reply
      • Ashley

        December 31, 2019 at 5:06 pm

        I’m sorry to hear they didn’t hold up well! I usually make sure they’re completely cool before icing and then let the icing dry completely before storing them in an airtight container. I typically put a layer of paper towels on the bottom of whatever container I use to help absorb excess moisture.

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    27. Angela

      October 16, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      Hi there. Your recipe says 2 Tbs for baking powder. Is this correct? I found an identical recipe that says 2 tsp. I’m about to make these and I’m going with teaspoons instead of tablespoon.

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      • Ashley

        October 16, 2020 at 5:10 pm

        Yes! 2 tablespoons is correct. It makes a ton of cookies and they’re nice and fluffy. Just be sure that your baking powder doesn’t contain aluminum, as this can cause a sour or metallic taste. I’ve ruined cookies with that before! Rumford, Bob’s Red Mill, and Clabber Girl are all brands that I can think of offhand that are aluminum-free. Hope that helps, Angela!

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    28. Angela

      October 16, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      Wow! I’m so glad you’re available to respond before I got started. I’m using Clabber Girl but I see Sodium Aluminum Sulfate is listed. That means I can only use 2 tsp, correct?

      Reply
      • Ashley

        October 16, 2020 at 5:31 pm

        Hmmm I’m not sure. The ones I’ve seen said “aluminum free”. I wouldn’t change the amount of baking powder but I’d caution you that there’s a possibility that the aluminum will ruin them. I need to update my post with a warning about that - it happened to me during a cookie swap once and also once when making corn bread muffins for my son’s class at school. It’s often not noticeable but when you’re using a large amount, such as the 2 tablespoons needed in this recipe, it very likely will be. Is there any chance you’re able to hit up the grocery store before you bake? Look for a package that specifically says “aluminum-free”.

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        • Ashley

          October 16, 2020 at 5:38 pm

          If you have baking soda, cornstarch, and cream of tartar, you can make this as a homemade baking powder: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/229290/homemade-baking-powder-recipe/

          Reply
          • Angela

            October 16, 2020 at 5:50 pm

            Thanks for sharing the alternative. I do have all 3 of them. I called my local grocery store and every brand they carry has aluminum. I was about to leave and drive to Walmart because they carry Rumford. But I will use the alternative for now. Thanks so much for your help and time Ashley.

            Reply
            • Ashley

              October 16, 2020 at 5:51 pm

              Let me know how it works out for you! And I’m glad I caught your comments when you posted them today. And now you know for future baking powder purchases!

    29. Angela

      October 16, 2020 at 6:05 pm

      Can you confirm if I’m supposed to use that alternative recipe as single or double in your recipe? It calls for 2 tsp cream of tarter, 1tsp baking soda & 1tsp cornstarch. I’m guessing I should double it since yours calls for 2 Tbs baking powder.

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      • Ashley

        October 16, 2020 at 6:11 pm

        You’d need to double that recipe and measure out 2 tablespoons of that mixture if I’m reading the amounts right. You need 2 tablespoons of your homemade baking powder for the cookies (you’ll have a little leftover).

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        • Angela

          October 16, 2020 at 8:43 pm

          Ashley, I wasn’t sure if you were able to confirm so I used a single serving of the alternative plus 2 tsp of my Clabber Girl baking powder since that was the other recipes amount. I’m pleased to report my cookies taste and look excellent!
          I got to thank you again for recommending the alternative baking powder recipe and confirming your recipe didn’t have a typo because you use aluminum free baking powder. I tell you the truth I wasn’t aware that even existed. That’s why I had a hard time believing you use 2Tbs. It’s available in my area (northwest PA), but not all stores carry it. Perhaps I will switch when I run out of the regular stuff.
          By the way, not only does your recipe earn 5 stars, but you as a person earned 5 stars as well. You went above and beyond to help me and it’s Friday night! Thanks a bunch. -Angela

          Reply
          • Ashley

            October 16, 2020 at 8:48 pm

            Awww I’m so glad to hear that it worked well for you, Angela! I did reply about it but I think it got nested underneath another of my responses maybe. I’m replying from mobile. But I’m so, so glad it worked out for you! They’re some of my favorite cookies. I’m planning to offer a virtual holiday baking class for this recipe and I’ll be sure to make notes about the baking powder in that as well. It’s not a super well-known issue but it really can ruin baked goods, which is unfortunate when you spend so much time working on them. Thanks again for reaching out and for your lovely comments!

            Reply
    30. Rebeca Sibley

      December 20, 2021 at 10:18 pm

      So fluffy and delicious!! I am not a great baker but was able to follow instructions easily. Can't wait to share at a holiday party!!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        December 20, 2021 at 10:25 pm

        I’m so glad these were a hit!! They’re always gobbled up at holiday parties over here.

        Reply
    31. Kristen M

      January 09, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      I am NOT a baker but this recipe was so easy to follow! I've made these cookies twice now and they're so yummy and fluffy! My husband requested them the second time! Honestly, best cookie ever! Thanks, Ashley, for sharing this super easy to follow recipe!!!!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 09, 2022 at 2:05 pm

        I'm so glad these have been a hit in your house more than once, Kristen! They're a favorite around here for sure.

        Reply
    32. Kristen M

      January 09, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      Five stars delicious!!

      Reply
    33. Colleen Crosby

      January 23, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      We can't stop eating these pillowy soft cookies!

      We added orange zest to the batter and subbed orange juice for milk in the frosting.

      So good!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 23, 2022 at 7:08 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies. Love the idea of subbing the liquid in the icing - thanks for sharing!!

        Reply
    34. Mike

      January 25, 2022 at 7:39 am

      I made these to share at Christmas. Note that I used a flax egg instead of a real egg because Daughter in Law has egg allergy. Very delicious cookie and they went over well with all who tried them.

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 25, 2022 at 1:22 pm

        Thanks so much for this review, Mike! I love that it worked with a flax egg. It's always nice to be able to speak to whether or not ingredient swaps can work in various recipes.

        Reply
    35. Lauryn

      December 08, 2023 at 10:57 am

      I'm make them for a cooking class and i need to know if i need stove top

      Reply
      • Ashley

        December 08, 2023 at 3:29 pm

        These don't require the stovetop, but they do require an oven for baking. I hope you enjoy them! What kind of cooking class is it?

        Reply
    36. Heyentah

      September 02, 2024 at 9:52 pm

      I’m very confused, in one place baking powder is crossed out, but in the instructions, baking powder is clearly included. Help, please!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        September 02, 2024 at 9:54 pm

        Hi Heyentah - it's possible that you hit the little checkmark next to the ingredient in the ingredient list on my recipe card. This will cross out the ingredient (I believe this helps if you're trying to plan which groceries you need to buy or which of the ingredients you've already used if you're crossing them out as you prepare the recipe). Baking powder is absolutely part of the recipe and should be included so your cookies raise nicely!

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    37. Patty Bets

      December 25, 2024 at 9:08 pm

      I love this recipe, the cookies are delicious! A delightful treat for Christmas!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        December 29, 2024 at 3:12 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed these, Patty! They've been a family favorite over here for a long, long time 🙂

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