Go Back
–+ servings
Lemon ricotta cookies on a white plate. 3 lemons to the right of the plate.

Low Carb Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon Ricotta Cookies are soft, tender, slightly fluffy cookies made with ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. They are delicate cookies with a cake-like texture and are served with a lemon and powdered sugar glaze.
Print Pin
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 30 Cookies (2 per serving)
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Natasha Newton

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups finely ground blanched almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese well drained
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup granular sweetener
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon plus more for garnish if desired
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Glaze

Instructions

  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use a rubber spatula to stir together with the Ricotta, egg, granular sweetener, and lemon zest until mostly smooth, using the spatula to smash the ingredients against the side of the bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla until well combined.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the ricotta mixture a little at a time until well combined, but don't over mix. Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop up the dough and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 13 to 14 minutes, until the bottoms are slightly golden. The tops of the cookies will be set but light in color. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet: they are fragile when they are hot.
  • To make the glaze, place the sweetener, zest, and juice in a small mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cookies. Garnish with more lemon zest if desired.

Notes

Net Carbs 1.8g

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.6g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 1.8g