Ricotta cookies are a family favorite, so we make them in bulk during the holiday season. They’re thick and chewy, but not too dense, almost like mini cakes. My friends are skeptical when I tell them ...

4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 pound butter, softened 1½ cups sugar 3 eggs ½ teaspoon salt 1 pound ricotta cheese, drained (see cook's notes) 2 teaspoons vanilla, lemon or orange ...

The tart and sweet cookies (full recipe and instructions here), De Laurentiis noted on her food and lifestyle blog Giadzy, have made it onto the menu of one of her restaurants. “These festive icebox ...

"If you like sweet and tart flavors together, these are the cookies for you," says the kid cook of her recipe from the Masterchef Junior Cookbook “If you like sweet and tart flavors together, these ...

Streamers, balloons, and decorations are always welcome at a party, but the only thing we really need to get into the spirit of celebration is some good food. The entree is important, of course, and ...

Add ricotta, vanilla and eggs and beat until combined. Add flour, baking powder and salt and beat until dough forms. Using two tablespoons, drop dough onto cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for ...

Holiday baking does not have to derail your routine. These lightened-up ricotta cookies offer a festive treat with a few smart swaps, using coconut oil instead of butter and maple syrup in place of ...

Katherine Smith of Sister, Ore., was looking for a recipe for ricotta cookies. She said her mother used to make them around the holidays, but her recipe has disappeared. Wendy Sutula of Jessup sent in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Joe Lingeman; Jesse Szewczyk Credit: Joe Lingeman; Jesse Szewczyk Ricotta cheese is an incredibly versatile ingredient.

Donna Stuchlak’s entire career has revolved around food, and even in retirement she puts her skills in the kitchen toward a good cause. The Archbald resident was a home economist for Price Chopper ...