Italian Ricotta Cookies

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 cup 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 3/4 cup white sugar 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp lemon juice 15 oz ricotta 1 tbsp 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 5 tbsp milk Parchment paper Special Tools: Hand mixer Instructions: Grate 1 tsp lemon zest In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 3/4 tsp salt In a separate bowl, whip together 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 3/4 cups white sugar, and 1 tsp lemon zest until pale and fuffy. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl occasionally while mixing Mix in 15 oz ricotta, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and 2 eggs, one at a time Set mixer on low and slowly add in the flour mixture just until combined Cover bowl with seran wrap and chill in fridge for 2 hours, up to 2 days Preheat oven to 350 F For icing, in a separate bowl, mix together 1 tbsp melted butter, 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla ext...