Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Drop dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (36 servings total)