They say “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” and I say: When life gives you lemons, bake some delicious and moist Lemon Ricotta Cookies and bring the sunshine back into your world 🍋☀️
Follow along below for this very easy peasy recipe.

Even though these beauties are known to be a Christmas classic, they are also absolutely perfect for all other times of the year, especially during spring season!

🍋 Lemon Ricotta Cookies 🍋
INGREDIENTS:

For the Cookies:
🍋 1 Stick Butter
🍋 3/4 Cup Sugar
🍋 1 Egg
🍋 Juice & Zest of 1 Lemon
🍋 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 
🍋 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
🍋 1 1/4 Cup Flour
🍋 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
🍋 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
🍋 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda

For the Icing:
🍋 1 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar 
🍋 Lemon Zest
🍋 Lemon Juice

🥣 Beat together soft butter and sugar until well blended.
🥣 Add Egg, lemon zest, vanilla, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and mix.
🥣 Sift flour, salt, and baking powder on top and mix until combined. 
🥣 Cover bowl with plastic and refrigerate for at least two hours, or up to 24 hours.
🥣 Scoop dough into 2 tsps-sized balls and bake on 350F for about 12 minutes, or until the cookies are light golden brown on the bottom. Set cookies aside until completely cooled.
🥣 Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. The amount of lemon juice used will vary according to your desired glaze thickness, so start with a little amount and keep adding more as you go.
🥣 Dip cookie tops in the glaze and decorate with your favorite sprinkles or more lemon zest.

Bon Appetit 💝

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MADE WITH LOVE!
RUBY

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