Lemon Ricotta Cookies Glaze (Printable)

Soft ricotta cookies bursting with lemon flavor and topped with a delicate citrus glaze for a light, refreshing treat.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

06 - 1 cup granulated sugar

07 - 1 large egg

08 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

09 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

13 - 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

14 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

03 - Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.

04 - Add egg and mix until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.

05 - Mix in ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.

06 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

07 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

08 - Bake for 13-15 minutes until set and edges are lightly golden.

09 - Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth and pourable.

11 - Drizzle glaze over completely cooled cookies. Allow glaze to set before serving.

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They taste like lemon cheesecake met a cloud and had the most delicious love child
The ricotta creates this tender crumb that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is

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Overbaking by even two minutes turns these cloud-like cookies into sad hockey pucks
The glaze sets beautifully but needs a full 30 minutes of patience before stacking

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