From the kitchen of Kim Billman, AJCA Director of Communications
Course Dessert
Keyword Cookies
Prep Time 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time 14 minutesminutes
Servings 7dozen
Ingredients
Cookies
1cupButtersoftened
2cupsSugar
3Eggslarge
1cartonRicotta cheese15 ounces
2 tspVanilla extract
4cupsAll-purpose flour
1tspSalt
1tspBaking soda
Frosting
¼cupButterSoftened
3 to 4cupsConfectioners' sugar
½tspVanilla extract
3 to 4tbspMilk
Colored sprinkles
Instructions
In a bowl, beat cream 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 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a large bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles. Store in the refrigerator.