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Ricotta Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • - FOR THE FROSTING -
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
  • Colored sprinkles

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.  Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in ricotta and vanilla.  Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Step 2: Drop batter by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.  Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks to cool.

Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach spreading consistency.  Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles.  Store in the refrigerator.

Enjoy these buttery & delicious cookies from Taste of Home!