Italian Ricotta Cookies

By NailCandy

Soft and moist, almost like cake--you won't want to share these Italian Ricotta Cookies. These cookies make a scrumptious addition to any dessert table or celebratory gathering.

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 2 sticks of butter, about 1/2-pound
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (16-ounce) package ricotta
• 2 eggs
• 1 teapoon vanilla
• zest of 1 orange
• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups confectionery sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• spinkles, optional to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Cream the 2 sticks of butter together with a mixer; add the 2 cups of sugar and continue creaming. Add the 2 eggs egg, ricotta, and 1 teaspoons vanilla; beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to batter.

Drop about a teaspoon of dough on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350˚F oven for about 10 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cooling racks.

Meanwhile, mix confectionery sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons of milk, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla together in a small bowl. Once the cookies have cooled drizzle the icing over them and top with the sprinkles of your choice.