Small Batch Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Soft, lemon ricotta cookies are an unforgettable bite of sweet and tangy goodness. Try these delicious lemony Italian-style cookies today!
Servings (Adjustable): cookies
Calories: 178kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup whole milk ricotta drained if too runny
- 1 medium egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice add more for added lemon flavor
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, butter, and ½ teaspoon of lemon zest with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in the ricotta, egg, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the sugar and butter mixture until combined.
- Add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Use a cookie scoop to measure out 1 tablespoon of batter and roll it into a ball, placing them on the prepared baking pan with 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the bottom of the cookie starts to brown slightly.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to make the glaze.
- With the help of a teaspoon, drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Return to the wire rack to dry completely.
Notes
- Use freshly grated lemon zest for maximum flavor. It gives much better results than dried zest.
- Grate only the yellow portion of your lemon peel, as the white part is bitter.
- Use two baking sheets and rotate halfway through cooking to ensure even baking and prevent burning on the edges.
- Let your cookies cool completely before transferring them to a wire rack or storing them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
