Lemon Ricotta Cookies With Lemon Glaze Recipe

Name: Lemon Ricotta Cookies With Lemon Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies:; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 stick unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 lemon, zested; Glaze:; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 lemon, zested

Servings: persons

Cookies:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
Glaze:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zested

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Cookies:
3
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4
In the large bowl combine the butter and the sugar. Using an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat to combine. Stir in the dry ingredients.
5
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon the dough (about 2 tablespoons for each cookie) onto the baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20 minutes.
6
Glaze:
7
Combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2-teaspoon onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread. Let the glaze harden for about 2 hours. Pack the cookies into a decorative container.

1146

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

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: Cookies:, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon Ricotta Cookies With Lemon Glaze 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 With Lemon Glaze

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