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Lemon Ricotta Cookies

These soft and chewy lemon ricotta cookies are a citrus packed treat! Tart lemon with the surprising flavor of ricotta pair to give you the ultimate cookie recipe.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword baking, cookies, dessert, glaze, lemon, ricotta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 383kcal
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

Cookie:

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (15oz) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest of 2 lemons

Glaze:

  • cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

Cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper, or silicone baking mats, and set aside for later.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium sized bowl. Gently whisk to combine the dry ingredients. Set aside for later.
  • Place the butter and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer that is fitted with the paddle attachment, or a mixing bowl with a hand mixer, and mix at medium speed until combined and fluffy. This should take 1 to 2 minutes.
  •  Add the eggs, ricotta, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter and mix at low speed until incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl once halfway through mixing.
  • Slowly stir in the dry ingredients and mix until the dough has formed, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Spoon the dough in 1 tablespoon portions onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or just until the edges have very slightly browned. Remove and place on a cooling rack while you prepare the glaze.

Glaze:

  • Whisk the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl.
  • Spoon 1/2 of a teaspoon onto each cooled cookie. Spread with the back of a spoon or a knife.
  • Allow to set for an hour. Package as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 302mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g