ITALIAN CHRISTMAS FROSTED COOKIES

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Old fashioned Italian Christmas cookies. Very easy to make and yummy too! This recipe was adopted from Taste of Home.

Provided by IronChefNicole

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 96 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 -4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 tablespoons milk
colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in ricotta and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 208, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4.1

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