Description
Soft, tender cookies made with ricotta cheese, filled with honey and topped with crushed pistachios for a delightful sweet and nutty treat.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in ricotta, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of honey.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the cookies, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.