{"id":1918878,"date":"2023-10-06T12:29:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1918878"},"modified":"2024-01-19T15:03:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T21:03:59","slug":"giada-de-laurentiis-lemon-ricotta-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/giada-de-laurentiis-lemon-ricotta-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"I Made Giada De Laurentiis’ Viral Lemon Ricotta Cookies, and They’re Heavenly"},"content":{"rendered":"[dam-video dam-id=\"54488\" type_of_player=\"jw\" \/]\r\n\r\nAfter an indulgent and comforting platter of Giada's sheet pan lasagna<\/a>, I may not have had room for a slab of tiramisu<\/a>, but her lemon ricotta cookies sounded like the perfect finish to my Italian feast.\r\n

Lighter than air, infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, and finished with just the right amount of sweet lemon glaze, it's no wonder why Giada De Laurentiis<\/a>' lemon ricotta cookies have gone viral.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What is lemon ricotta made of?<\/h2>\r\nIf you've never made cookies with ricotta cheese and lemon<\/a> before, you're in for a treat. In baking, ricotta cheese works similarly to cream cheese or sour cream. It adds extra fat to the batter, contributing moisture and tenderness. The resulting cookies are incredibly soft, with a texture reminiscent of a cake or muffin.\r\n

Why are Giada's lemon ricotta cookies so popular?<\/h2>\r\nPeople love Giada's lemon ricotta cookies because they transport you straight to the Amalfi Coast with just one bite. Their bright lemon flavor and melt-in-your-mouth, tender crumb is very different from other lemon cookie recipes<\/a>. Beyond being unique and downright delicious, her lemon ricotta cookies are easy to make, so they're perfect for beginner bakers.\r\n

Giada De Laurentiis' Viral Lemon Ricotta Cookies<\/h2>\r\n\"Viral\r\n

This recipe makes about 4 dozen cookies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n