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Lemon Ricotta Cookies with strawberry glaze.
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Soft, fluffy cookies filled with lemon flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 17 cookies
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Eden
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temp.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp lemon zest

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice more if needed
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder optional for pink color

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: Flour, baking powder, cornstarch and salt.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer (or a large bowl for a hand mixer) beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add each egg in one at a time.
  • Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, vanilla, and lemon zest.
  • Beat on high until combined.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
    dry ingredients added to wet ingredients.
  • Using a cookie scooper, scoop balls of dough onto the cookie sheet. Bake 9 cookies at a time.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until cookies have risen.
  • Let them cool while you make the glaze.
  • To make the glaze, add all the ingredients into a small bowl and mix with a fork until combined.
    Strawberry lemon glaze
  • Add more lemon juice if it's too thick or a tablespoon of powdered sugar if it's too thin. You want a nice glaze consistency.
  • Drizzle over the top of each cookie.

Notes

Always use quality ingredients when baking. 
Check the freshness of each ingredient. 
Set the timer for less time and check on the cookies; add more if needed. Every oven is different, and true oven temperature varies. 
The strawberry powder is optional, but we love the subtle flavor and adding a freeze-dried strawberry over the top.
Remember, these are cakey cookies, and they have more of a soft, bread-like texture. 

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg