"These ricotta cheese cookies bake up cake-like, light and moist. They're always a favorite with adults because they're not too sweet, and the limoncello adds plenty of lemony tang without any pronounced alcohol flavor. Try serving them with espresso as a light dessert after a heavy meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 egg, beaten
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
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1 tablespoon limoncello liqueur
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur
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Grated lemon zest (optional)