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Ricotta Cheese Cookies
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4.8 stars stars based on 187 reviews - 96% would make this again
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This much-loved cookie recipe is quick, easy, delicious, and pretty. You can't go wrong!
Makes about 100
For the cookies:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
1 (15 ounce) container of ricotta cheese
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups all-purpose flour
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
milk
sprinkles
Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix all of the cookie ingredients well until the dough sticks together into a big ball. It will be sticky. Drop by teaspoonfulls on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until the bottoms turn golden brown. Let cool for 1 minute and then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. In a small saucepan slowly stir milk into the powdered sugar until it creates a glaze thin enough to be spread over the cookies. Stir over low heat then spread over cooled cookies. Quickly top with sprinkles.
Note: Photo donated by the American Dairy Association. Many people write to ask if there is an error in the recipe because there are no eggs. This is an eggless recipe, no eggs are required.
Reviews of Ricotta Cheese Cookies:
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andrea in Florida Dec 27, 2012
Would make this again.
I love to experiment each Christmas with new cookie recipes and these were delicious. Everyone said I need to make them again 5 stars
Pam in Illinois Dec 26, 2012
Would make this again.
Great Traditional Italian cookies. Will make them again without a doubt! 5 stars
A cookie baker in Florida Dec 22, 2012
Would make this again.
This is my new favorite cookie. It is very easy to make and so festive looking. 5 stars
lainey Dec 18, 2012
Would make this again.
I make this cookie every Christmas. People always ask for the recipe and I happily pass it along. 5 stars
Bethany C in NYC Dec 16, 2012
Would make this again.
I make this recipe every year and it's always a big hit. People ask me when I'm going to bring them in again. Definitely recommend! 5 stars
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