ITALIAN RICOTTA COOKIES

These Italian Ricotta Cookies are great tender and really delicious. Topped with an almond glaze and sprinkles! They are certain to grow to be a household favorite!

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE COOKIES

• 2 stick ( half pound) butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 container (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda

FOR THE GLAZE

• 4-5 tbsp. milk
• 1 half of cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. almond extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract; combine till nicely combined. In a separate medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the flour combination to the ricotta mixture; combine well. Roll or scoop the dough into teaspoon-sized balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.

3. Bake 8-10 minutes or till gently browned. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for three minutes earlier than transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, powdered sugar, and almond extract till smooth. Dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze and set upright lower back on the wire rack. Immediately pinnacle with sprinkles. Repeat for last cookies.

Enjoy.

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