Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Combine the creamy texture of the ricotta cheese and the lemon flavor and you have one delicious cookie!
Calories 420kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ Cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened
- 2 Cup(s) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 15- Ounce(s) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon zested
- Glaze:
- 1 ½ Cup(s) powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon zested
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In the large bowl, using an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat to combine. Slowly add the flour, baking powder and salt. Beat or stir with a spoon until well blended.
Using a non-stick baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper, drop about 2 tbsp of dough per cookie onto sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly golden around the edges.- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for around 20 minutes.
Glaze:
In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until smooth. Spread about 1/2 tsp. of glaze onto each cookie.
Allow glaze to harden for 2 hours before trying to store them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g
