INGREDIENTS
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500g (2 cups + 2 TBSPs) ricotta cheese
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110g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
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1/2 - 1 tsp vanilla paste
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zest of 1 medium orange
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540g (4 cups) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
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1 tbsp baking powder
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3 large eggs
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155g (1/2 cup + 3 TBSPs) granulated sugar
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120ml (1/2 cup) milk
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115g (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to warm, room T
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zest of 1 lemon
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granulated sugar for coating the cookies
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liquid food coloring in red or pink
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rum (optional)
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mint leaves or other leaf decorations (optional)