Description
Rustic Almond Ricotta Biscuits are soft, tender almond-scented cookies made with creamy ricotta cheese and finished with a sprinkle of ground almonds.
Ingredients
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
½ cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1½ cups finely ground almonds, divided
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Using a handheld mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and almond extract; mix well.
4. Mix in the ricotta cheese until fully incorporated.
5. Add the flour, baking powder, and 1 cup of the ground almonds; mix on low speed until just combined.
6. Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, portion the dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Press the back of a fork onto each ball to flatten it to about ½ inch thick.
8. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup ground almonds over the tops of the biscuits.
9. Bake for exactly 13 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure the butter is fully softened before creaming for a light, fluffy base.
Mix in the flour, baking powder, and almonds on low speed and only until just combined to keep the biscuits tender.
Space the dough balls a full 2 inches apart since they spread slightly as they bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 111
- Fat: 5.97g
- Carbohydrates: 12.35g
- Protein: 2.7g