LEMON RICOTTA COOKIES WITH LEMON GLAZE

Lemon Ricotta Cookies With Lemon Glaze image

Provided by Crystal B.

Time 30m

Yield 44 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, Softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of

Steps:

In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl cominbe the butter and sugar. Using an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. Beat to combine. Stir in dry ingredients.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon the dough (about 2 TBSP) onto the baking sheets. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for about 15 minutes, until slightly golden at the edges. Remove from oven and let cookies cool one minute on sheets then transfer to cooling rack.
Glaze: Combine all ingredients till smooth. Dip cookies in glaze. Let glaze harden. Pack cookies in air-tight container.
They will not last long !
ENJOY.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 73.4, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 13.2, Protein 2.2