Italian

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze is for Dessert.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze takes 15 minutes to cook.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze makes 38 servings.

The ingredients for Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze are:

Cookies:
* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
* 2 cups sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1 (15-ounce) container part-skim milk ricotta cheese
* 3 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 lemon, zested

Glaze:
* 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
* 3 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 lemon, zested

Here is how you make Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.Cookies:In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.In the large bowl combine the butter and the sugar. Using an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat to combine. Stir in the dry ingredients.Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon the dough (about 2 tablespoons for each cookie) onto the baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20 minutes.Glaze:Combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2-teaspoon onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread. Let the glaze harden for about 2 hours. Pack the cookies into a decorative container. Number of Servings: 38Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRIGHTEYEDBABY.

The nutritional information for Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 38
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 131.0

• Total Fat: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 21.1 mg
• Sodium: 109.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Protein: 2.5 g

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze is Italian cuisine.