italian christmas sugar cookies
I can't even remember where I learned this recipe, I have been making them every Christmas for 20 + years, and my family loves them. Using ricotta in the batter makes them so soft and almost cake-like.
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If you want to try a new cookie recipe this Christmas, try this simple sugar cookie. They're made with ricotta cheese, which makes a light and tender cookie. The light, creaminess of these cookies iced with frosting is irresistible. Decorate with colored sprinkles for a festive cookie.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 - eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 package vanilla frosting
- - Christmas sprinkles
How To Make italian christmas sugar cookies
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. -
Step 2Add ricotta and mix well.
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Step 3Add the dry ingredients and mix well. Drop by the tablespoon onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, or a greased cookie sheet.
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Step 4Bake for 10 minutes or so, until just barely golden on the edges.
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Step 5Transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.
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Step 6Frost, then add sprinkles. If you have any left, store them in the fridge.
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