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Salted Caramel Ricotta Gems

Course Cookie
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 48
Author Melissa Russo / thefarmgirlgabs.com

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Kerrygold unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 caramel topping
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • Salted Caramel Buttercream Icing
  • 1 cup Kerrygold butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup caramel topping
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons half and half
  • Toffee Bits - for topping

Instructions

  1. To make cookies:
  2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  3. Gradually beat in ricotta and vanilla.
  4. In separate bowl, sift flour, salt and baking soda. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
  5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls (or use a small cookie scoop) 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until lightly brown.
  7. Remove from baking sheet and place on wire rack to cool.
  8. To Make Icing:
  9. Beat butter in mixing bowl.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar, caramel topping, vanilla and sea salt.
  11. Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk until icing is spreadable but not too thin.