Food
Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze
By Ryan Hurd · Published Sep 14, 2026
Servings
Serves 35-44
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
A delightful lemony treat with a creamy ricotta base and a sweet lemon glaze. The cookies are light and fluffy, with a subtle tang from the fresh lemon zest that's sprinkled on top. The lemon glaze is a perfect balance, not too sweet and just the right amount of tartness to complement the ricotta. The cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, with a warm, gooey texture that melts in your mouth. The lemon glaze is a sweet, tangy finish that adds a delightful crunch to each bite. The aroma of lemon zest fills the kitchen as you bake, and the sweet, tangy scent of the glaze lingers in the air long after you've finished eating.
Ingredients
Cookies
- • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- • 1 tsp baking powder
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- • 2 cups sugar
- • 2 eggs
- • 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- • 1 lemon, zested
Glaze
- • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- • 1 lemon, zested
Steps
- 1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- 2.Cookies: In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3.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.
- 4.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.
- 5.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.
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