Italian christmas Cookies Recipe

By: Emily

February 8, 2026

Everyday Culinary Delights👩‍🍳

Italian christmas Cookies Recipe



Embrace the spirit of the holidays with Emma’s Italian Christmas Cookies, a family-loved recipe featuring buttery, vanilla-infused cookies with a touch of ricotta. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy night in, these cookies promise to fill your home with the scent of holiday cheer and create memorable moments.


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Italian christmas Cookies Recipe

Embrace the spirit of the holidays with Emma’s Italian Christmas Cookies, a family-loved recipe featuring buttery, vanilla-infused cookies with a touch of ricotta. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy night in, these cookies promise to fill your home with the scent of holiday cheer and create memorable moments.

  • Author: Chef Emily
  • Prep Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Yield: 48,About 48 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually blend into wet ingredients. Fold in ricotta.
  3. Chill dough for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Roll dough into balls, place on parchment-lined sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes until golden.
  5. Let cool on sheets before moving to a rack.

Nutrition

  • Calories: Approximately 100

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