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Italian Ricotta Cookies

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 8 oz Ricotta
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 Egg
Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbls Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Almond extract, Or lemon, or Lime Juice Add extra for more punch
  • Sprinkles - if desired.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. In mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffly
  4. Add the ricotta, vanilla, extract or juice, and egg. Mix until smooth
  5. Add the dry ingredients and mix just until it is combined. Don't over mix.
  6. Spoon dough in 1 1/2 tablespoon portions on to parchment paper.
    Bake for 15 minutes. Tops will remain pale while the bottom turns a golden brown. Cool on a wire rack on parchment.
  7. Make Icing: whisk together all ingredients. Spoon over cookies. Add sprinkles if desired.