Description
Experience the joy of the holidays with these Christmas Lemon Ricotta Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, these delightful treats are made with creamy ricotta cheese that keeps them moist and irresistible. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, they bring a festive touch to any occasion. Simple to make and even easier to enjoy, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to place spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg