SILKY RICOTTA CHEESE COOKIES

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I stumbled on these cookies along time ago, when I was looking to fill Christmas baskets. They are truly wonderful and sinfully rich.

Provided by Jules211

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1/2 lb butter (no substitutions)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cream together sugar and butter.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Beat eggs in one at a time.
  • Sift flour, salt and baking soda.
  • Add to creamed mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the ricotta cheese.
  • **Usually here I add butterscotch chips or chips of your liking (raspberry chips are my favorite).
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a non-stick cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Frost if desired.

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