Lidia Bastianich's Ricotta-Cherry Cookies are Moist, Easy + Delicious

Name: Lidia Bastianich's Ricotta-Cherry Cookies are Moist, Easy + Delicious
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch of kosher salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup (1 stick) butter; at room temperature; 2 large eggs; 8 ounces fresh ricotta; drained; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; plus ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; ½ cup pitted Amarena cherries (optional; see Shopping Tip); drained and halved; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; sifted

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Lidia Bastianich's moist ricotta cookies are delicious with or without Amarena cherries (Italian wild cherries in syrup—like maraschinos, but more tart!).

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:19:40 GMT