Lemon Ricotta Basil Cookies Recipe

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Lemon Ricotta Basil Cookies
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
1996
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. Cookies:.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Combine sugar and roughly minced basil in food processor. Process/pulse until basil is thoroughly incorporated with sugar.
  5. Using an electric mixer beat the butter with the basil sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated. Add the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat to combine. Stir in the dry ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.
  6. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop cold dough (about 2 tablespoons, more or less) and roll into ball and flatten lightly with bottom of a glass. If sticking occurs, dip bottom of glass in water then granulated sugar then proceed.
  7. IF USING HAZELNUT SUGAR/LEMON TOPPING: Make as described below, then continue to bake for 12-15 minutes, until slightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 20 minutes. Using optional topping, you will omit the glaze.
  8. GLAZE:.
  9. Combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2-teaspoon onto each cookie and use the back of the spoon to gently spread. Let the glaze harden for about 2 hours. Pack the cookies into a decorative container.
  10. HAZELNUT SUGAR/LEMON TOPPING:.
  11. Take hazelnut, sugar and lemon zest OR lemon oil and process in food processor to a fine powder. Take dough, form into balls and roll in mixture and flatten with the bottom of a glass. Proceed to baking instructions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1995.69 Kcal (8356 kJ)
Calories from fat 778.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 86.51g 133%
Cholesterol 146.46mg 49%
Sodium 1929.78mg 80%
Potassium 3162.93mg 67%
Total Carbs 286.72g 96%
Sugars 164.88g 660%
Dietary Fiber 4.25g 17%
Protein 25.24g 50%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 210mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 394.12 Kcal (1650 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.09g 133%
Cholesterol 28.92mg 49%
Sodium 381.11mg 80%
Potassium 624.64mg 67%
Total Carbs 56.62g 96%
Sugars 32.56g 660%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 17%
Protein 4.98g 50%
Vitamin C 5mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.4mg 12%
Calcium 41.5mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 46.3
    Points
  • 55
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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