Italian Ricotta Cookies

December 15, 2017

Italian Ricotta Cookies are those classic soft cake-like cookies with a delicate lemon flavor that are have become a holiday mainstay

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
15 oz. ricotta ( whole or part-skim )
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 tbsp. butter ( salted or unsalted, melted and cooled )
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp milk

For the cookies:
In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well mixed, set aside.
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment...

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Nutritions

Calories
146

Sodium
104mg
4% DV

Fat
4g
7% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
24g
8% DV

Fiber
0.6g
2% DV