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Italian Ricotta Cookie Bars

Italian Ricotta Cookie Bars

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  • 30 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Cookie Bars

    • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 3/4 cup white sugar
    • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • Icing

    • 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar
    • 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🧂 1 pinch of salt
    • 🥛 3 teaspoons whole milk

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9x9-inch square pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

2

For cookie bars, beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

3

Add eggs and beat for 1 more minute. Add ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla and mix until incorporated.

4

Add flour and baking soda and mix until just combined. Transfer batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

5

Bake the bars until golden and the center feels set, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

6

For icing, mix powdered sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed.

7

Pour glaze over cooled bars and spread evenly. Optional: Sprinkle nonpareils over glaze before it sets.

8

Allow glaze to set completely. Refrigerate bars if needed before cutting into 16 pieces for serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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213

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 29
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 For a more intense lemon flavor, increase lemon zest in the cookie batter.Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing consistency.Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.