Giada's Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Inspiration: Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients:

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 whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lemon, zested

Glaze:

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lemon, zested

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

   Cookies:

2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 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.
   

4. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated.
   

5. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat to combine.
   

6. Stir in the dry ingredients.

7. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon the dough (about 2 tablespoons for each cookie) onto the baking sheets.
   

8. Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly golden at the edges.
   

9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20 minutes.

   Glaze:

10. Combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
    

11. Spoon about 1/2-teaspoon onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread.
    

12. Let the glaze harden for about 2 hours.
    

Notes:

• I am revisiting a few recipes I published when first working on this blog, before I had many readers or my dSLR. I hope you enjoy these!
• Make sure you don't overbake these- they may not look done at the suggested time, but they are. :)
• It is very important to let the glaze harden before you store the cookies.
• I have not had much luck storing them in sealed containers- I think it's better to cover them loosely with plastic wrap or tinfoil and serve them within a couple days.
• These may make you famous with your friends, family, and colleagues. Everyone loves them!
  

Tim's Rating: 10/10
Liz's Rating: 10/10