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Light and Fluffy Ricotta Almond Pillows

Light and Fluffy Ricotta Almond Pillows for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Enjoy guilt-free indulgence with Light and Fluffy Ricotta Almond Pillows, a delightful dessert low in calories and perfect for impressing friends and family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Try blending cottage cheese if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic notes.
  • 1/2 tsp Almond Extract Enriches flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap for gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder For leavening.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds Adds crunch.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving.
For the Baking Sheet
  • 1 tbsp Butter or Oil For greasing.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet with butter or oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in the slivered almonds until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and puffed.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing to keep cookies airy. Chill the dough if sticky, and use fresh ricotta for enhanced creaminess.

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