Holiday ricotta cookies

In this better-for-you recipe, we substitute coconut oil for butter, and maple syrup for white sugar.

Stack of ricotta cookies
Serving Size
2 cookies
Servings
20 (makes 40 cookies total)

Ingredients

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to fully combine.
  3. 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.
  4. Add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients, then hand mix until fully combined.
  5. Using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, spoon out cookie dough balls onto parchment paper, 1 to 2 inches apart.
  6. 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

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