jayde's citrus ricotta cookies with citrus glaze

Name: Jayde's Citrus Ricotta Cookies w/citrus glaze
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup(s) butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1 medium lime, juiced and zested; 1 medium orange, juiced and zested; 1 box(es) lemon cake mix (13.25 or 15.25 oz); 1 - 1 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar; - lemon zest, optional

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Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal

Buffalo, NY

Updated on Jan 12, 2024

I wanted to make cream cheese cookies, but no cream cheese. But I had ricotta, fruit, and a cake mix. These came out so good, Light, cake-like citrus sunshine in a cookie. I love semi-homemade. Named after my son, he loves these cookies!

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A plate of Jayde's Citrus Ricotta Cookies With Citrus Glaze.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These ricotta cookies are rich, cake-like, and full of citrus. They have a nice balance of sweet and tart flavor. Ricotta cheese helps create a soft texture for the cookies. No one will guess the base is a cake mix - these have a scratch-baked feel without the work. The glaze adds the perfect finishing touch. A super yummy treat for summer.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 35 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 large egg
1 medium lime, juiced and zested
1 medium orange, juiced and zested
1 box lemon cake mix (13.25 or 15.25 oz)
1 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- lemon zest, optional

How To Make jayde's citrus ricotta cookies with citrus glaze

Test Kitchen Tips

For the glaze, we used 4 tsp of juice to achieve the proper consistency. For an extra punch of citrus, we also added a little orange and lime zest to the lemon zest.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. With a mixer, combine the ricotta and butter until fluffy. Add the egg, lime zest, and orange zest and mix well.

Step 2

Add the cake mix.
Step 3

Mix until combined.
Step 4

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat. With a medium scoop. drop the cookie dough two inches apart. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes or until lightly brown on the bottom.
Step 5

Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6

For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar with the orange and lime juice until you have a glaze consistency.
Step 7

Dip or drizzle the glaze over the cookies. Sprinkle lemon zest on top, if desired.
Step 8

Allow the cookies to dry on a cooling rack to prevent pooling.
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