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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 40 -46 cookies
Calories: 80 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  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:
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  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

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

% 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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