Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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4.8

39 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    22 mins

  • Servings

    40 -46 cookies

  • Calories

    80 kcal

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Similar to Italian ricotta cookies, but with a lightly sweetened with a hint of citrus. These lemon ricotta cookies are perfect treat for the whole year.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 container 15 ounce ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zested - about 1 tablespoon
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon zested - about 1 tablespoon
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats
  3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  5. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each until well combined
  6. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice and zest, beat to combine
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth and well combined
  8. Drop cookies evenly onto cookie sheet using a tablespoon or cookie dough scoop
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly golden and firm on the edges
  10. Remove and transfer to cooling rack
  11. Cool completely

Glaze:

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest and until smooth
  2. Spread over cooled cookies
  3. Let glaze harden before storing cooking in an airtight container
  4. Store at room temperature or in refrigerator 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 80kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 89mg (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40-46 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 80kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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