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How to Make Ricotta Cookies III - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and easy cookie recipe that is sure to impress? Look no further than these Ricotta Cookies III! Soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Whether you need a sweet treat for a party, a bake sale, or just for snacking at home, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon shortening
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • ½ cup colored candy sprinkles

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup of butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the ricotta cheese and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, stir into the ricotta mixture. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting warm the milk, 1/2 teaspoon of butter and shortening, in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until solids are melted. Remove from heat and gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar and lemon extract. Dip each cookie into the icing then dip in colored sugar or sprinkles.

    • Nutrition

    172 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 80mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 38mg

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