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Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze
5 from 6 votes

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 106 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Cookies
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 egg
  • 1 ricotta cheese 15-ounce container, whole-milk
  • lemon zest of 1
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
Glaze
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • lemon zest of 1
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

For the cookies:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir in the dry ingredients.
  5. 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:
  1. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106

% 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.