Ricotta Cookies
Description
These Italian ricotta cookies are soft, tender, and extra delicious topped with an almond glaze and colorful candy sprinkles for a favorite holiday cookie.
Ingredients
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15 ounces ricotta cheese
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1 3/4 cups white sugar
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1/2 pound butter
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons vanilla extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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5 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1/4 cup colored candy sprinkles
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.
2
Combine ricotta, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
3
Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into ricotta mixture, mixing in additional flour if needed to form a workable dough.
4
Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
6
To make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract together until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.