Description
Classic Italian Christmas Cookies made soft and flavorful with ricotta cheese and finished with a sweet vanilla frosting.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting:
¼ cup butter, softened
3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Colored sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the ricotta cheese and vanilla extract.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Drop the dough by the tablespoonful onto a greased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
For the frosting, cream together the softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add milk a little at a time until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. Spread the frosting onto the cooled cookies and decorate immediately with colored sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting. You can adjust the frosting consistency by varying the milk quantity according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 70