Lemony Almond-Ricotta Cookies Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 36

Yield: 36 cookies

Lemony Almond-Ricotta Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

½ cup unsalted butter

softened

1 cup ricotta cheese

at room temperature

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon almond extract

½ teaspoon lemon zest

1 large egg

room temperature

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until blended. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy about 5 minutes. Beat in ricotta cheese lemon juice almond extract lemon zest and egg on medium speed until well combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour baking powder and salt; beat slowly until a dough forms.

Step 3

Drop dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are very lightly golden but still soft 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before icing about 30 minutes.

Step 5

Stir powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl to make a smooth icing. Drizzle icing onto the cookies. Set cookies aside to allow icing to dry completely.

Nutritional Information

Lemony Almond-Ricotta Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 79.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 12.8g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 7.3g

Fat: 2.8g 4%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 8%

Cholesterol: 11.9mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 85.9IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.8mg 1%

Folate: 13.7mcg 3%

Calcium: 14mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 1.9mg 1%

Potassium: 12.4mg

Sodium: 55.1mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 25

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.