Ricotta Cookies II

Delicate Italian ricotta cookies with an almond flavored glaze. Very good!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 69 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ pound butter
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup colored candy sprinkles

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into the creamed mixture, mixing in additional flour as necessary to form a workable dough. Roll dough into teaspoon-sized balls, and arrange on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, beat milk, confectioners' sugar, and almond extract until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.