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Recipe Borrowed from http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-christmas-cookies/print


  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
  • Colored sprinkles
  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time,
  • beating well after each addition. Beat in ricotta and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed
  • mixture.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove
  • to wire racks to cool.
  • In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk until
  • frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies and
  • immediately decorate with sprinkles. Store in the refrigerator.
  • Yield: 8-1/2 dozen.

 

 

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