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Ricotta Almond Pillows

Ricotta Almond Pillows: Heavenly Gluten-Free Delights

Discover the heavenly Ricotta Almond Pillows, a gluten-free delight that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Whole-Milk Ricotta Cheese drain excess liquid
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or finely ground blanched almonds as substitution
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar extra for dusting before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds lightly toasted for enhanced flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ricotta Almond Pillows
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the drained whole-milk ricotta cheese, large egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt; whisk until fully mixed.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the ricotta mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
  5. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle the tops of each mound of dough with sliced almonds, gently pressing them down to adhere.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, allow the cookies to cool completely before serving, and store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

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