Holiday ricotta cookies
In this better-for-you recipe, we substitute coconut oil for butter, and maple syrup for white sugar.
Serving Size
2 cookies
Servings
20 (makes 40 cookies total)
Ingredients
2 cups
1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp
1/2 cup
3/4 cup
1 cup
1
1 tsp
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to fully combine.
- In a large bowl, mix coconut oil and maple syrup using a hand mixer, then add ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla. Blend until fully combined.
- Add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients, then hand mix until fully combined.
- Using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, spoon out cookie dough balls onto parchment paper, 1 to 2 inches apart.
- Bake in middle rack for 12-14 minutes, or until the bottom of the cookies turn slightly brown. Cool on wire rack.
Tip: If desired, sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar, or brush with maple syrup and top with coconut (shredded, flakes, etc.).
Nutrition Information
Sodium | 106 mg |
Protein | 3 g |
Carbs | 20 g |
Calories | 164 |
Potassium | 58 mg |