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Get zesty with lemon cookies made with fresh ricotta and butter. Subtle hints of vanilla and sweetness make these cookies perfect for an afternoon tea or light dessert.
Ingredients
COOKIE
ICING
Instructions
- StepIn a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined.
- StepMix in the ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract on low speed until fully incorporated.
- StepUsing a spatula, thoroughly combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the ricotta batter. Divide the dough evenly into 28 balls and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- StepPreheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Allow the cookies to cool completely before icing.
- StepIn a bowl, combine the icing sugar, milk, and lemon juice. Drizzle the icing generously over the cooled cookies. Sprinkle additional lemon zest over the icing before it sets.