Blueberry Ricotta Cookies

Preparation info
  • Makes

    5 dozen

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Welcome to Claire's: 35 Years of Recipes and Reflections from the Landmark Vegetarian Restaurant

By Claire Criscuolo

Published 2014

  • About

These tender little gems make a great treat for company and are perfect for your Easter baking.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic trans fat-free shortening
  • cups organic granulated sugar
  • 3

Method

  1. Place the shortening in a large bowl. Using a hand mixer on low speed, cream the shortening until fluffy. Add the sugar. Beat well for 3 minutes, until blended, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the eggs and beat on low speed for a minute until blended. Add the almond extract and the ricotta. Mix on low speed for a min