Lemon Ricotta Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for cookies; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 lemon, zest of; for glaze; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

for cookies
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
for glaze
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of

1
preheat oven to 375.
2
beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add eggs 1 at a time until encorporated, then add ricotta, lemon juice and zest until well blended.
3
stir in dry ingredients.
4
place parchment paper on cookie sheet and drop dough (I made heaping teaspoon sized ccokies, the original recipe called for 2 tablespoon sized but I think that is way to large) onto sheet. Bake cookies for about 15 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
5
let cookies cool for at least 15 minutes before spreading glaze on top.
6
for glaze: combine lemon juice, zest, and powdered sugar and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon full onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread. Let the glaze harden about two hours before storing in an airtight container.
7
*** I ran out of glaze the first time I made these and it has a strong lemon flavor so use sparingly. The cooked cookies (before they're glazed) freeze well. If your ricotta cheese is very watery you may need to add an additional 1/4 cup of flour.

1175

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for cookies, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon Ricotta Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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