Ricotta Cookie Bars
Italian Ricotta Cookie Bars are soft, moist, and cake-like treats made with creamy ricotta cheese. Inspired by traditional Italian ricotta cookies, these bars are easier to prepare in batches while keeping their tender texture and rich flavour. Finished with a sweet glaze and colourful sprinkles, they make a perfect dessert for holidays, parties, or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
- Ricotta cheese
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
For the glaze:
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Cream butter, ricotta, and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Spread batter evenly into a greased baking dish.
- Bake until golden and set in the center.
- Once cooled, drizzle with glaze and top with sprinkles.
Notes
- The glaze can be flavored with lemon extract or almond extract for variation.
- Bars taste even better the next day as the flavors develop.
- Great for large gatherings since they are easier to prepare than individual cookies.