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12) Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Beat the ricotta, sugar, butter, egg, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the sheets, leaving space between cookies.
  5. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges look set. Cool completely.
  6. Mix the powdered sugar with the remaining lemon juice. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and let it set.