Italian Christmas Cookies recipe from Best Loved Cookies and Bars by Taste of Home 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese 2 tsp. vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda Frosting: 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 to 4 Tbsp. milk Colored sprinkles 1. In a mixing 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 the creamed mixture. 2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. 3. For frosting: in a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles. Store in refrigerator. lekkerreseptevirdiejongergeslag.blogspot/2013/12/italian-christmas-biscuits.html
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 04:58:24 +0000