These Italian ricotta cookies with an almond-flavored glaze and colorful candy sprinkles are soft, tender, and delicious. Perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1.75 cups white sugar
- 0.5 pounds butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour , or more as needed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.
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Combine ricotta, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
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Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into ricotta mixture, mixing in additional flour if needed to form a workable dough.
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Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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To make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract together until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.
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