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9) Lavender Goat-Cheese Ricotta Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese whole-milk preferred
  • 2 oz goat cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp dried culinary lavender lightly crushed
  • Optional: 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg, vanilla, ricotta, and goat cheese until smooth.
  4. Fold in dry ingredients and crushed lavender just until combined.
  5. Drop tablespoonfuls onto sheet, flatten slightly, and bake 12–14 minutes until edges set.
  6. Cool on a rack; dust with powdered sugar if desired.