Lemon Ricotta Cookies

By know1der

Ingredients

• 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• Pinch of salt
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons fine lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a cookie sheet.

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, butter, sugar, vanilla, eggs and salt and mix thoroughly.
Slowly add the flour and baking soda, when combined, add the lemon zest.
Spoon teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and let cool.