Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

These glazed lemon ricotta cookies are a pillowy mouthful of lemony goodness with a hint of almond. One any Italian nonna would be proud of!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
80 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Drop dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Ingredients

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

Categories

Similar Recipes You May Like

Slow Cooker Pheasant with Mushrooms and Olives

Slow Cooker Pheasant with Mushrooms and Olives

Beef Stroganoff with White Wine

Beef Stroganoff with White Wine

Lemon Rosemary Salmon

Lemon Rosemary Salmon

Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette

Tropical Salad with Pineapple Vinaigrette

Perfect Thumbprint Cookies

Perfect Thumbprint Cookies

Sheet Pan Chicken with Mozzarella, Pesto, and Broccoli

Sheet Pan Chicken with Mozzarella, Pesto, and Broccoli

Egg Noodles with Spinach

Egg Noodles with Spinach

Naan Bread Margherita Pizza with Prosciutto

Naan Bread Margherita Pizza with Prosciutto