Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Ricotta Cookies, a perfect blend of fluffy texture and zesty flavor. These cookies are incredibly easy to make, combining fresh lemon zest and juice with creamy ricotta cheese for a refreshing treat that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a sweet moment at home, these Italian-inspired cookies are versatile enough for any occasion. Topped with a luscious lemon glaze, they offer a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar for glaze
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze
- Extra lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving space between each ball.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom; allow cooling on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until drippy; dip cooled cookies in glaze and garnish with extra lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg