Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Name: Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoon baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt; 4 ounces unsalted butter ((1 stick) softened to room temperature); 1 ¾ cups sugar; 2 large eggs (at room temperature); 15 ounces whole milk ricotta (room temperature); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (Meyer lemon or regular lemon juice); 1 tablespoon lemon finely zested (Meyer lemon or regular lemon zest); 2 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 lemon finely zested (*add lime or orange zest for color and a little extra flavor)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

These little bites of sunshine are a great addition to your holiday cookie tray. My Lemon Ricotta Cookies with a lemon glaze are guaranteed to bring smiles to your table!

Updated at: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:40:22 GMT