Lemon Ricotta Cookies | How to make Lemon Ricotta Cookie Recipe

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and softened butter until smooth.

Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well blended.

In another bowl, whisk together baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in lemon zest and orange zest for added flavor.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Once cooled, drizzle with milk and sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

Optionally, add colorful sprinkles for decoration.

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