Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons milk
- Christmas sprinkles (red, green, and white nonpareils)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then blend in ricotta and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gradually.
- Refrigerate the dough for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare icing by whisking confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla.
- Dip cooled cookies in icing and sprinkle with festive decorations.
Last Step:
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Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining shape.
Add sprinkles for a festive touch and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15