ITALIAN COOKIES WITH LEMON GLAZE

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These cookies are very decadent, One per person is enough for a serving.

Provided by Gail Charbonneau

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

COOKIES
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 lb butter, unsalted, softened
2 c sugar
2 eggs
15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
GLAZE
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 lemon, zested

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl, set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl combine butter and sugar. Using an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.
  • 4. Add the ricotta cheese, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and zest of one lemon. Beat to combine. Stir in dry ingredients.
  • 5. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon the dough, about 2 tablespoons per cookie, onto the paper. Bake 15 minutes, until slightly golden on the edges. Remove from the oven and let rest on cookie sheet for 20 minutes.
  • 6. Mix the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and zest of 1 lemon in a small bowl, stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoons glaze on each cookie. Use the back of a spoon to spread the glaze.
  • 7. Let glaze harden for 2 hours. Pack the cookies in a container.

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