A Ray Of Sun In A Sea Of Snow – Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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I am praying that this winter ends quickly.  This onslaught of snow has me craving things that remind me of summer and these Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze did the trick.  It was not too sweet and had the perfect texture.  You might want to make this for your family and friends and even your coworkers.  It is guaranteed to blast away the winter doldrums.

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Lemon Ricotta Cookies With Lemon Glaze

Recipe courtesy of 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

Directions

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.

Gather The Ingredients

Zest & Juice the Lemons (I used Meyer Lemons – divine!)

Mix In The Dry Ingredients

Glaze and Let Cool