Soft Farmer’s Cheese Cookies 🧀🍪
These soft and subtly sweet cookies are a delightful treat, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. The farmer's cheese gives them a unique, creamy texture.
Ingredients
- - 1 cup butter chilled 🧈
- - 7.5–8 oz farmer's cheese ricotta or cottage cheese work too 🧀
- - 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- - 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
- - 2 egg yolks 🥚
- - 2 tablespoons water cold or chilled 💧
- - 1/2–1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the chilled butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This is crucial for a tender cookie.
- Add the drained farmer's cheese and beat until well combined. The mixture will be slightly chunky.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract (if using) and cold water. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the granulated sugar. Start with 1/2 cup and add more if desired.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar, or a combination of both. If the dough seems too dry, add a tablespoon of cold water at a time until it comes together. These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.