🌸 Spring is in the Air… and in Our Kitchen! 🍋✨
Spring is the season of fresh beginnings, sunshine, and sweet little moments of joy—just like these Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies! Light, crisp, and kissed with a hint of citrus, these delicate treats are like little edible blossoms, reminding us to embrace growth, renewal, and the beauty of transformation. 🌿
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Just as we #PullYourWeeds® to make room for flowers in our garden, these cookies remind us that even the most delicate things can be strong. With creamy ricotta, a touch of vanilla, and a bright burst of lemon zest, they’re a celebration of the season in every bite!
So, let’s preheat that oven gardeners, roll up our sleeves, and bake up some sunshine! ☀️💛
Keep reading for the full recipe! 👩🍳🍪
Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies 🍋🌼
A crisp, delicate cookie with a hint of citrus and creamy ricotta—perfect for spring!
Ingredients 🌿
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup ricotta cheese (drained if very wet)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (or orange zest for a sweeter note)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup almond flour (or finely ground oats)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions 🌸
Preheat & Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Mix Wet Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, ricotta, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients – Add salt, almond flour, and all-purpose flour. Stir gently until just combined (batter will be loose).
Shape & Bake – Drop small teaspoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie (they spread a lot!).
Bake – Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges turn golden brown. Let cool completely before carefully lifting off the parchment.
Enjoy! These cookies are best enjoyed with tea, fresh fruit, or simply on their own as a light springtime treat!
This Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies recipe makes approximately 18-24 cookies, depending on the size of each drop of batter. If you use a teaspoon-sized scoop, you’ll get around 24 smaller cookies, while a slightly larger scoop (about 1.5 teaspoons) will yield 18 crisp, lacy cookies.
Let them spread and crisp up beautifully—just like the way we grow when we give ourselves space to shine! 🌸✨ #PullYourWeeds®
To keep your Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies crisp, fresh, and full of springtime joy, follow these storage tips:
🌿 Short-Term Storage (1-3 days):
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Place a sheet of parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
If the cookies start to soften, pop them in a warm oven (300°F for 3-5 minutes) to crisp them back up!
🍋 Longer Storage (Up to 1 week):
Keep them in an airtight container with a small piece of dry paper towel to absorb moisture.
Store at room temperature or in the fridge for extra freshness.
❄️ Freezing (Up to 2 months):
Place cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container with parchment between layers.
To enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, or re-crisp in the oven at 300°F for a few minutes.
💛 Pro Gardener Tip: If you love an extra zesty flavor, tuck a strip of lemon peel (in a separate small pouch) into the container—it’ll infuse a fresh citrus aroma without adding moisture!
Happy baking and happy snacking! 🍪✨ #PullYourWeeds®
🌸 These cookies remind us that even delicate things can be strong—just like us when we turn our challenges into opportunities for growth...weeds to seeds! #PullYourWeeds® ✨
These Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies are more than just a sweet springtime treat—they’re a gentle reminder that even the most delicate moments can hold strength, joy, and renewal. Just like we do when we #PullYourWeeds®, we’re turning simple ingredients—and everyday challenges—into something light, bright, and beautiful.
As we savor each bite, let’s take a moment to celebrate our growth, our creativity, and the small joys that blossom when we slow down and care for our inner garden. 🌿💛
🌿 Collect Your Gardening Tool Badge! 🍪✨
Baking these Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies isn’t just delicious—it’s a gardening tool! When we create something with love and intention, we’re practicing mindfulness, creativity, and calm. Each measured ingredient, each zesty stir, and each golden cookie is a way of nurturing our inner garden.
🌼 By taking time to bake, breathe, and be present, we're using a powerful tool to help us feel more grounded and joyful.
📸 Snap a photo of your cookie creations, share it with us, and collect your Baking As A Gardening Tool badge—a symbol of your commitment to growing confidence, creativity, and calm!
🍋 Because in every kitchen, just like in every garden, there’s always room to grow.
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✨ Looking for more ways to grow confidence, creativity, and calm? Be sure to explore our #PullYourWeeds® Blog for more gardening tools and activities to help gardeners of all ages bloom with emotional wellness!
Until next time... keep blooming, keep baking, and keep growing! 🌼🍪#YouAreAGardener® #PullYourWeeds® #EmotionalWellnessInBloom
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