How to make it

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cookies:
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • borinda 12 years ago
    I've made this recipe from Giada, too, and they are divine. Doesn't your home smell incredible when you make them? We love how light a cookie these are thanks to the ricotta, too.
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  • TheCharmed1z 13 years ago
    Giada De Laurentiis does a video on how to make these if anyone wants to watch how they are made. it's on the food network site. foodtv dot com I think. I thought of sharing this one too it's so good!
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    I made these the other day. They were almost like lemony baked ricotta pancakes. Kids loved them too, and they stayed soft for days. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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    " It was excellent "
    buttercup21 ate it and said...
    nice italian cookie. love this recipe high 5
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    " It was excellent "
    lor ate it and said...
    I am soooooooo anxious to try these cookies that I can taste them ;) Thanks so much for a lovely "5" fork cookie recipe!
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    " It was excellent "
    elgab89 ate it and said...
    Oh, they must be so soft and creamy from the ricotta! Fabulous recipe!
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    " It was excellent "
    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    great recipe thanks bunches
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