Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz container Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup Lemon EVOO
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 TBSP Lemon Juice
  • 1 lemon, Zested
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 TBSP Lemon Juice
  • 1 lemon Zested

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • In a medium bowl, combine sugar and olive oil by using an electric mixer and beat until well blended and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes
  • Add the eggs, one 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
  • Spoon the dough ( about 2 TBSP each cookie ) onto the baking sheets
  • Bake for 15 minutes until edges are slightly golden brown
  • Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20 minutes
  • To make the glaze: Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 tsp onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to spread. Let the glaze harden for about 2 hours.