Lemon Ricotta Cookies

By á-25168

Ingredients

• Glaze:
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter - softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 container (15 oz.) whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lemon - zested
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lemon - zested

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cookies: In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder & salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine the butter & the sugar. Beat until light & fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice & lemon zest. Beat to combine. Stir in the dry ingredients.

Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon dough (about 2 tablespoons for each cookie) onto the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly golden at the egdes. Remove from the oven & let cool for 20 minutes.

Glaze: Combine the powered sugar, lemon juice & lemon zest in a small bowl & stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon onto each cookie & use the back of the spoon to gently spread. Let the glaze harden for about 2 hours. Makes 3 dozen.