Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Glaze
Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Glaze
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1-2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Beat in the large egg until well combined. Then, add the whole milk ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. The cookies will spread slightly.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. The cookies should still be soft. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of lemon juice; if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze, or drizzle the glaze over them. If desired, sprinkle with additional lemon zest for garnish. Let the glaze set before serving.
⏱️ 10 min
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Glaze
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1-2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Beat in the large egg until well combined. Then, add the whole milk ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. The cookies will spread slightly.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. The cookies should still be soft. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of lemon juice; if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze, or drizzle the glaze over them. If desired, sprinkle with additional lemon zest for garnish. Let the glaze set before serving.
⏱️ 10 min