Lemon Ricotta Cookies: The Easy, Zesty Treat You’ll Love
Delightful and zesty lemon ricotta cookies that are soft, flavorful, and perfect as a treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of vanilla extract.
- These cookies can be iced with a lemon glaze for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Ricotta Cookies, Easy Cookies, Zesty Treats