lemon glazed ricotta cookies

East Hampton, NY
Updated on Mar 31, 2012

These are SO good, just like you would get from a bakery. They are soft and so tasty :o)

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield makes 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ICING
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon shortening
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • - rainbow sprinkles

How To Make lemon glazed ricotta cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350*. Grease cookie sheets.
  • Step 2
    Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup of butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the ricotta cheese and vanilla.
  • Step 4
    Stir flour mixture into ricotta mixture.
  • Step 5
    Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Step 6
    To make the frosting warm the milk, 1/2 teaspoon of butter and shortening, in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until solids are melted. Remove from heat and gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar and lemon extract. Dip each cookie into the icing then dip in colored sugar or sprinkles.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Cookies
Keyword: #lemon
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #ricotta
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake

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