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 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 ¾ cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (whole milk); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 lemons, zest of; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups sugar
2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (whole milk)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 lemons, zest of
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of

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["Preheat oven to 375F.", "Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.", "Set aside.", "In a stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.", "Add one egg and beat until fully incorporated.", "Add the second egg and repeat.", "Add the ricotta, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest.", "Beat until combined.", "Pour dry ingredients on top of wet, then, using a spatula, fold them together by hand until just combined.", "Line two baking sheets with parchment or Silpats.", "Spoon dough (about 2 tbsp per cookie) about 2"" apart.", "Bake 15 min until the edges are golden (do not underbake).", "Cool on pans 20 minutes then transfer to racks to cool completely.", "Meanwhile, stir together glaze ingredients until smooth.", "When cookies are cool, spoon 1/2 teaspoon glaze on each cookie and spread gently with back of spoon.", "Let glaze harden 1-2 hours before storing in an airtight container."]

1257

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ cup unsalted 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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