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Italian Lemon-Ricotta Cookies

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

59 MIN

Servings

41 Servings

Look forward to something sweet when you make these simple and delicious Italian Lemon-Ricotta Cookies. Pop these Italian Lemon-Ricotta Cookies in the ...

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2

    cups

    flour

  • 2

    tsp

    baking soda

  • 1

    cup

    butter, softened

  • 1-1/4

    cups

    granulated sugar

  • 1

    pkg

    (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding

  • 1

    tbsp

    lemon zest and 5 Tbsp. juice from 2 lemons, divided

  • 1

    container

    (15 oz.) ricotta cheese

  • 2

    eggs

  • 3

    cups

    powdered sugar

  • 2

    tbsp

    multi-colored sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. Step 2

    Combine flour and baking soda. Beat butter, granulated sugar, dry pudding mix and lemon zest in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add ricotta and eggs; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.

  3. Step 3

    Roll dough into 82 (1-inch) balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets.

  4. Step 4

    Bake 12 to 14 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 min. on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

  5. Step 5

    Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice in medium bowl until blended. Dip tops of cookies halfway into glaze; return, dipped sides up, to wire racks. Immediately top with some of the sprinkles. Repeat with remaining cookies. Let stand until glaze is firm.

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