Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe
4.50 from 2 votes

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with a Lemon Glaze

These lemon ricotta cookies are a lemon lover's dream come true! They are soft, moist, and drizzled with amazingly fresh lemon glaze. You will want to serve these up every chance that you get! 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon cookies, lemon ricotta cookies
Servings: 40 Cookies

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 2 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 ¾ Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs Room Temperature
  • 15 Ounces Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest

Glaze

  • 1 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing each time until combined. Add the ricotta, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just barely combined. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of the chilled dough onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between the cookies.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, until the cookies are cooked through but aren’t browning. Leave the cookies on the baking sheets for an additional 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Glaze

  • In a small bowl combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Gently spoon about ½ teaspoon of glaze on each cookie. Let the glaze harden before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

QR code

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.

qr code