Pistachio Ricotta Cookies

Pistachio Ricotta Cookies are probably my favorite cookie ever!

I am a huge fan of pistachio anything even ice cream, I just love anything with pistachios in it!

During the last few years, I have made so many new recipes with pistachio that I love but these cookies are a definite must make all year long.

I also like pistachio biscotti and never have a birthday without a vintage style pistachio cake!

During the holiday season, I even make an Amaretto pistachio fudge, so as you can see I am a pistachio addict for sure!

These Italian cookies are soft and not too sweet which is what I love about them.

The frosting glaze gives them just the right sweetness.

Scroll down to the recipe card to get this easy recipe, you may want to double it, they are so darn good!

Pistachios

Pistachio nuts are amazing to me.

They are such a versatile nut that goes great on just about anything in my book!

I love it as a coating for lamb or a delicious pesto sauce for pasta!

Great on baked goods, pudding, ice cream and so much more.

Pistachio nuts are native to Asia.

Pistachio trees have grown in the Middle East for thousands of years.

Pistachios have always been a desired delicacy in this region.

These delicious nuts are even mentioned in the Old Testament (Genesis 43:11).

The Cookies

These cookies are so simple to make, they do not even require a mixer and easily done by hand.

Everything gets blended together, dropped on a cookie sheet and takes around 15 minutes to bake.

Cool, glaze and viola decadent Italian addicting cookie for all pistachio lovers!

this is one single ricotta pistachio cookie frosted with chopped pistachios on top

Ingredients You Will Need to Make Pistachio Ricotta Cookies

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for exact measurements

sugar
butter softened
ricotta cheese
baking powder
salt
egg
finely chopped pistachios and 1/4 cup for garnishing
almond extract
flour
powdered sugar
milk

this is a half eaten pistachio ricotta cookie

Tips

Bake until just lightly browned
Cool completely before frosting
Sprinkle with finely chopped pistachios of almonds
Bake on parchment paper or Silpat mats
Do not use a hand mixer
Use a medium-sized ice cream scoop for uniform cookies
Store in an airtight container

these are pistachio cookies glazed with a light icing on top and finely chopped pistachios

Suggestions

For allergies to nuts use pumpkin seeds
Substitute lemon extract or vanilla for a different flavor
Drizzle with melted chocolate for a different effect in flavors
Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips

these are ricotta Italian cookies made with finely chopped pistachios topped with a glaze

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pistachio drop cookie dough made with ricotta and pistachios

Tinted

You can actually tint these green or pink and any adapt them for any holiday, benefits or events.

Below you will see a benefit cookie I did for breast cancer awareness month several years ago.

Perfect for baby showers, and any themed holiday parties.

Simple and Delicious

These Italian cookies are perfect anytime.

The pistachio nuts are inside and on top.

Let me know how you like them and leave me a comment hope you love them as much as we do!

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