italian christmas cookies

Name: Italian Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) butter, softened; 2 cup(s) sugar; 3 - eggs; 1 - carton 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; FOR THE FROSTING; 1/4 cup(s) butter, softened; 3-4 cup(s) powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 3-4 tablespoon(s) milk; - colored sprinkles

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Private Recipe by

Chrystal Cackler

@journeyrock92

Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

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yield 8 1/2 dozen

prep time 25 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For italian christmas cookies

1 c

butter, softened
2 c

sugar
3

eggs
1

carton 15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tsp

vanilla
4 c

all purpose flour
1 tsp

salt
1 tsp

baking soda
FOR THE FROSTING
1/4 c

butter, softened
3-4 c

powdered sugar
1/2 tsp

vanilla
3-4 Tbsp

milk
colored sprinkles

How To Make italian christmas cookies

1
In a bowl, cream butter 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.

2
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3
In a large bowl, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles. Store in the refrigerator.
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