Cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat sugar and butter until blended. Increase speed to high; beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. At medium speed, beat in ricotta, vanilla, and eggs until well combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; beat until dough forms.
Although these low carb ricotta almond cookies are great plain, the sugar free almond paste on top really makes them extra special. Also gluten free! In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sweetener, eggs, ricotta cheese, and extracts. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until blended. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in ricotta cheese, lemon juice, almond extract, lemon zest, and egg on medium speed until well combined.
So, if you are looking for a crunchy cookie, you may want to try something like my cranberry walnut cookies instead. The main ingredients in the cookie dough are almond flour, ricotta cheese, and butter. Using keto-friendly ingredients lowers the carb count to just 1 gram of net carbs per cookie.