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How to Make Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the fresh, zesty flavor of lemon to brighten up any day. And when it comes in the form of a soft, pillowy cookie with a tangy glaze, it's even better. That's exactly what you'll get with this recipe for Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze. These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion, whether you're hosting a brunch, looking for a sweet snack, or just craving something citrusy and delicious.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until blended. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in ricotta cheese, lemon juice, almond extract, lemon zest, and egg on medium speed until well combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; beat slowly until a dough forms.
  • Drop dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are very lightly golden but still soft, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer to a wire rack, and cool completely before icing, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl to make a smooth icing. Drizzle icing onto the cookies. Set cookies aside to allow lemon glaze to dry completely.

    • Nutrition

    80 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 12mg

    Categories

    Lemon recipes
    Ricotta recipes
    Cookie recipes
    Lemon glaze recipes