Lemony Snicket Cookies Recipe

Name: Lemony Snicket Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 (15 ounce) container low-fat ricotta cheese; Glaze; 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 large lemon); candy sprinkles, for decoration

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 (15 ounce) container low-fat ricotta cheese
Glaze
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
candy sprinkles, for decoration

1
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
2
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until creamy; then beat in eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and ricotta until blended.
3
Add flour mixture and beat until combined. Cover and chill at least an hour.
4
Shape dough into balls, and place on cookie sheets.
5
Bake 10 minutes, or until bottoms are light brown. cool for about 1 minute, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
6
While they cool, make glaze: Stir confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in small bowl until smooth. Drizzle evenly over each cookie. Garnish with sprinkles. Let stand until glaze is hardened.

1442

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

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

Yes, Lemony Snicket 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.

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