Lemon Ricotta Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 stick Butter, Softened; 2 cups Sugar; 2 whole Eggs; 15 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese; 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (about 2 Lemons); 1 whole Lemon, Zested; _____; FOR THE GLAZE:; 1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 whole Lemon, Zested

Servings: persons

2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1 stick Butter, Softened
2 cups Sugar
2 whole Eggs
15 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (about 2 Lemons)
1 whole Lemon, Zested
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FOR THE GLAZE:
1-1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 whole Lemon, Zested

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cookies:
3
In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer and cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in ricotta cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest until incorporated. Slowly mix in dry ingredients until combined.
4
Spoon cookie dough (about 2 tablespoons in size) on parchment paper-lined baking pans. Bake for 15 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before applying glaze.
5
Glaze:
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In a small bowl whisk ingredients until smooth. Spoon over cooled cookies, using the back of a spoon to spread.
7
Allow to cool for at least an hour before trying to pack or stack.

1147

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

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: 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 stick Butter, Softened, 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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