Step 1

👨‍🍳 1) Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

👨‍🍳 2) Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened salted butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

👨‍🍳 3) Add Egg, Ricotta, and Vanilla: Beat in 1 egg and add 1 cup of ricotta cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

👨‍🍳 4) Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.

Step 5

👨‍🍳 5) Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

👨‍🍳 6) Scoop and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.

Step 7

👨‍🍳 7) Bake: Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are set and lightly golden.

Step 8

👨‍🍳 8) Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

👨‍🍳 9) Prepare the Glaze: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of icing sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest until smooth.

Step 10

👨‍🍳 10) Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. You can also add colorful sprinkles for extra decoration.