Description
Soft, buttery pistachio ricotta thumbprint cookies filled with sweet jam tender on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and perfect for any holiday or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup ricotta cheese, whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
1/3 cup raspberry or apricot jam (for filling)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, ricotta, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract (if using).
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat the tops with chopped pistachios.
7. Place on baking sheets and use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
8. Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of jam.
9. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
11. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a festive look, use different jam colors (raspberry, apricot, or strawberry).
Chill dough for 20 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pistachio cookies, ricotta thumbprint cookies, jam cookies, holiday baking