Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Name: Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 40
Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour(spooned & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 2/3 cups (335g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 15 ounces (425g) ricotta cheese, at room temperature*; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional); 1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon zest; 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons (37ml) fresh lemon juice; Glaze:; 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted; 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice; optional: sliced almonds for garnish

Prep Time

1h 20m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

1h 35m

This delightful recipe for Lemon Ricotta Cookies produces soft and tender cookies bursting with bright lemon flavor. The addition of ricotta cheese gives them a lovely texture and the sweet and tangy lemon glaze adds the perfect finishing touch. A delicious treat for any occasion.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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