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Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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Looking for something to win over the crowd at a summer BBQ?Try out these light and fluffy, oh-so-delicious, super lemony cookies.

Ingredients

  • 2-½ cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 stick Butter, Softened
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 15 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (about 2 Lemons)
  • 1 whole Lemon, Zested
  • _____
  • FOR THE GLAZE:
  • 1-½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 whole Lemon, Zested

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cookies:
In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer and cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in ricotta cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest until incorporated. Slowly mix in dry ingredients until combined.

Spoon cookie dough (about 2 tablespoons in size) on parchment paper-lined baking pans. Bake for 15 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before applying glaze.

Glaze:
In a small bowl whisk ingredients until smooth. Spoon over cooled cookies, using the back of a spoon to spread.

Allow to cool for at least an hour before trying to pack or stack.

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beckyyhol on 3.4.2011

i just made these with grapefruit instead of lemon..so good!

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steffiweffi on 7.16.2010

OMG….these look and sound so yummy…and guess what I have hanging out in my fridge….exactly 15oz of Ricotta…so guess what I’m making tonight…to bring to a couple who just had a baby! I’ll definitely leave a review when I make them…mmmm!

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KelseyB on 1.17.2013

Great, strong flavor and great, concise directions! I loved them browned around the outside, it gave them a crunch around the edges, while the ricotta kept the middle moist & soft. They were the best on the 2nd day. Thanks!

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rhondalp on 4.5.2011

These were fantastic – so fresh tasting! thanks for sharing!

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lisamay on 1.2.2011

Heaven. These are my Mom’s new favorite cookies and one of mine too. Thanks for sharing!

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ibmzlorinsc01 on 9.15.2010

WOW who knew lemon cookies could be this good.

i will be making these in this years christmas cookie swap

thanks

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juliedrost on 8.15.2010

Delicious!

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