Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze
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These Lemon Ricotta Cookies are soft and tender and filled with the perfect lemon flavor. They are topped with a sweet lemon glaze with just the right amount of tartness.
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Ingredients
Cookies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 15-ounce container whole-milk ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Instructions
For the cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a 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, one at a time, beating until incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir in the dry ingredients.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon the dough (about 1 tablespoon for each cookie) onto the baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, until slightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
For the glaze:
- 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 harder for about 2 hours.
Notes
- Slightly adapted from: Giada’s Kitchen
- SUBSTITUTIONS: I have used part skim ricotta with good results. You can also make these lime instead of lemon.
- FREEZE: You can freeze these cookies after baking, but I would wait to add the glaze until you are ready to serve them.
- STORE: Store the cookies in a single layer in an airtight container.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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