Lemon-Ricotta Cookies Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 18

Yield: 18 cookies

Lemon-Ricotta Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

⅔ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

⅔ cup white sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 lemon

zested

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Beat ricotta sugar egg vanilla and lemon zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually beat in flour and baking powder; mix until well combined.

Step 3

Use a small 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop up dough and form into a ball with floured hands. Roll the ball of dough into a rope approximately 7 inches long on a very lightly floured surface. Shape the rope into a ribbon and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough arranging 9 cookies per baking sheet. Sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned 15 to 16 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.

Nutritional Information

Lemon-Ricotta Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:18

Calories: 87.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.8g 4%

Carbohydrates: 19g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 8.4g

Fat: 0.4g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Cholesterol: 10.3mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 13.6IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 26.7mcg 7%

Calcium: 18.9mg 2%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 3.5mg 1%

Potassium: 19.4mg 1%

Sodium: 31.3mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 3.7

*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.

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