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Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Soft, cake-like cookies bursting with bright lemon flavor and creamy ricotta, topped with tangy lemon glaze.
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4.6(71 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time1 hr 20 min
Bake time15 min
Total time1 hr 50 min
Makes40
Ingredients
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2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
2
2 teaspoons baking powder
3
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4
3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 and 2/3 cups (335g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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15 ounces (425g) ricotta cheese, at room temperature*
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
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1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon zest
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2 and 1/2 Tablespoons (37ml) fresh lemon juice
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1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
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1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
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optional: sliced almonds for garnish
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