Description
These Ricotta Pistachio Honey Bites are delicate, soft cookies bursting with nutty flavor from ground pistachios and almond flour, enriched with creamy ricotta cheese and sweetened with honey. Perfect as a light dessert or elegant snack, they feature a tender crumb with a subtle almond aroma and a sticky honey drizzle for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (60g) almond flour
- ½ cup (60g) shelled pistachios, finely ground
- ½ cup (120g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120g) ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Topping
- ¼ cup (60ml) honey (for drizzling)
- Additional chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add the ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour, almond flour, finely ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Take 1 tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place these balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the dough balls in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn a light golden color. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Honey Drizzle and Garnish: While the cookies are still warm, drizzle honey generously over each bite. Optionally, sprinkle additional chopped pistachios on top for extra texture and flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool completely to set. Enjoy these at room temperature for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Using room temperature butter and ricotta cheese helps in achieving a smooth dough.
- Make sure to finely grind pistachios and almond flour to maintain a tender texture.
- The almond extract is optional but adds a delightful complementary flavor to the pistachios.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be lightly golden around the edges to remain soft inside.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a sweeter touch, warm the honey slightly before drizzling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Keywords: Ricotta cookies, pistachio bites, honey cookies, almond flour cookies, soft cookies, easy dessert, nutty cookies
