Citrus Ricotta Cookies recipe
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Citrus Ricotta Cookies with chocolate drizzle...

  


Citrus Ricotta Cookies

I had some ricotta cheese left over and I wanted to make something different with it. But, I had a lot of ricotta to use ...2 cups to be exact. I remember that I had seen a cookie recipe done by Giada on Food network that used quite a lot of ricotta. I changed mine a bit and added some flavors that I knew my husband would love. I also substituted orange peel for the lemon and added some almond flavor along with some unsweetened coconut. They were a hit... wonderful and full of flavor! They were sooo soft and moist ...sort of like upscale madelines.You could see the orange zest throughout the cookies...so pretty. These cookies are really good! We loved them...

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Servings: 10 Servings
Total Time (median): 0 : 50 Active Time: 0 : 30

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Ingredients


Preparation

Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp lemon juice

1-2 tsp milk

a bit of almond flavor

To make the icing, place all ingredients in a plastic bag and mix until it comes together.

If it is too dry: add more milk a bit at a time.

If it is too runny: add a bit of powdered sugar to bring it to the right consistency.

You don't want it to be too runny. You want the icing to stay on the cookie.

ALTERNATELY, You can also melt some chocolate and drizzle over the cookies for a more dramatic look:)....

Directions for cookies:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In the large bowl combine the butter and the sugar. Make sure the butter is softened. You can help it along by pounding it with a mallet. You want to 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 orange zest. Beat to combine.

Stir in the dry ingredients. Lastly, add the coconut and stir just till combined.Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon the dough (about 2 tablespoons for each cookie) onto the baking sheets. I used an ice cream scoop that was half filled.I noticed it was a breeze using it. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until slightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20 minutes( I sometimes don't have the patience...and remove them after about 5 minutes).Drizzle icing.


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These were so amazingly good! I made them for an after dinner dessert with my boyfriend and his family and they were almost halfway gone by the time they left. These make a lot of cookies (I made 1 TB sized cookies), so you can always send happy guests home with a plate full. I will make these often for friends and family.

pineapplebutterpineapplebutter :  :  13w 1d ago


These cookies freeze well. They are still moist and just as delicious!

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ellie36ellie36 : : 0:50 total time : 0:30 active time :  17w 5d ago


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