Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Today I would like to share with you my Ricotta cookies with lemon glaze recipe.

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup ricotta cheese

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions:

For the Cookies:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Wet Ingredients:
   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix well.
5. Incorporate Ricotta:
   • Gradually add the ricotta cheese and mix until well combined.
6. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Scoop and Bake:
   • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Lemon Glaze:

1. Make the Glaze:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
2. Glaze the Cookies:
   • Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle or spread the lemon glaze over the top of each cookie.
3. Allow Glaze to Set:
   • Allow the glaze to set before serving.