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Lemon Ricotta Cookies (Biscotti alla Ricotta Morbidi)

Deliciously soft and fluffy cookies infused with fresh lemon zest and creamy ricotta, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese preferably whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
For Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Finish and Serve
  1. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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