Ricotta Cookies

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

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.

2. 2

   Combine ricotta, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into ricotta mixture, mixing in additional flour if needed to form a workable dough.

4. 4

   Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.

6. 6

   To make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract together until smooth. Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.