🍪 Why You’ll Love These Cookies

If you’re looking for a cookie that’s soft, citrusy, and totally different from your usual chocolate chip—Giada’s Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze are where it’s at. They’re kind of like little lemon clouds that melt in your mouth.

The ricotta makes them tender. The lemon? It makes them unforgettable.

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

Let’s keep it simple. Here’s what goes in:

For the Cookies:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice (fresh is best!)
• 1 zest of lemon

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 zest of lemon

👩‍🍳 How to Make Giada’s Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

Step 1: Mix It Up
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until soft and fluffy. Then, add the eggs, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest, beating until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.

Step 2: Bake
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 15 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color.

Don’t overbake—moist centers are what make them magic.

Step 3: Glaze and Drizzle
Stir together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to make the glaze. Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the glaze on top and let it set until firm.

🔁 Pro Tips You’ll Thank Me For

• Use a microplane for zest—trust me, it changes the game.
• Chill dough for thicker cookies.
• Add a pinch of vanilla for a warmer twist.

Original Recipe on Food Network.

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🤔 Final Thoughts
Giada’s Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze aren’t just cookies—they’re an experience. They’ve got that sunny, soft, just-one-more kind of vibe.

So go on, bake a batch, and make your kitchen smell like lemony happiness.