Hello there,
I'm new to the forum and thought these lemon ricotta cookies with lemon glaze would be a great first recipe to share! Easy and delicious! Enjoy!
http://www.livelovepasta.com/2011/04/le
... mon-glaze/
Ingredients
Yield: 4 dozen cookies
For the cookies:
2½ 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
For the glaze:
1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and the sugar. 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 1
tablespoon for each cookie) onto the baking sheets. Bake for 12-15
minutes, until slightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and
let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20 minutes.
To make the glaze, combine the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and
lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth. If it is too thick
gradually add more lemon juice. Dip each cookie into the glaze, letting
the excess drip off. Let the glaze harden for about 2 hours before
serving.
Source: adapted from Giada De Laurentiis
