Ricotta Lemon Cookies 

Ricotta Lemon Cookies are a great choice for Easter dessert! Soft lemon cookies topped with lemon cream cheese frosting are the best! GET THE RECIPE

Ingredients

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How To Make Ricotta Cookies

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Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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Making Lemon Ricotta Cookies

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Ricotta Cookies

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Scoop Ricotta Lemon Cookies

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Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Frost Lemon Cookies

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