Description
Soft, glazed cookies featuring the fresh flavors of lemon and zucchini, with a hint of creamy ricotta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the ricotta cheese, grated zucchini, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Add milk or water a tablespoon at a time until you reach a desired consistency.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze or drizzle the glaze over them.
- Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze the excess moisture out of the grated zucchini.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients.
- Adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more liquid for a thinner glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie