Lemon Cookies
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Lemon Cookies
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Soft on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside, these lemon ricotta cookies truly are a treat. They combine creamy, rich ricotta cheese with bright and zesty lemons for an unforgettable flavor! It's just as well my recipe for glazed lemon cookies makes so many - you won't be able to have just one!
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Ingredients
For the Lemon Cookies
- 3 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter one stick
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ⅓ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
For the Lemon Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest optional
Instructions
For the Lemon Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt together. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the butter, ricotta, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest together until combined well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Add vanilla and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, paying attention to the dough consistency. The dough should be slightly sticky when touched. You may need to add a little extra flour, or leave a little bit out (see note).
- Drop rounded tablespoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets (or you can grease them), I usually fit a dozen per sheet. (See note for directions on how to make extra thick and chewy cookies.)
- Bake for about 10 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway and checking at 8 minutes. The cookies should appear done on the edges but still soft in the middle when they are finished cooking.
- Let cool on the cookie trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
For the Lemon Glaze
- Combine all the ingredients, adding just enough milk to create a runny consistency.
- Dry the lemon zest in the microwave for 30 seconds, if desired.
- Dip the cookies in the lemon glaze and sprinkle with lemon zest, if using.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
134IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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