italian cookies with lemon glaze

How To Make italian cookies with lemon glaze

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Step 2
  Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl, set aside.
• Step 3
  In a large bowl combine butter and sugar. Using an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.
• Step 4
  Add the ricotta cheese, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and zest of one lemon. Beat to combine. Stir in dry ingredients.
• Step 5
  Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon the dough, about 2 tablespoons per cookie, onto the paper. Bake 15 minutes, until slightly golden on the edges. Remove from the oven and let rest on cookie sheet for 20 minutes.
• Step 6
  Mix the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and zest of 1 lemon in a small bowl, stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoons glaze on each cookie. Use the back of a spoon to spread the glaze.
• Step 7
  Let glaze harden for 2 hours. Pack the cookies in a container.
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