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If you are looking to add some Italian cookies to your lineup this Christmas, why not try these heavenly Rocotta cheese cookies. Did you know that ricotta is not really a true cheese? It is actually a by-product of the cheese making process. The watery leftover liquid from the making of another cheese is called the whey. Ricotta actually means “cooked again”. When the whey is recooked, the final product is ricotta cheese. Italian ricotta is made from the milk of many different animals, but the American version is almost always made from the milk of a cow. Italian versions tend to have a nutty, sweet flavor and are more dry than American ricottas. In Italy, you can also purchase a salty or a smoky version, as well.
