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Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Colored sprinkles
Directions:
Directions:
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 in. 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. Yield: 8-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
51
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
25, bake for 10 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 150 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 131 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

 

 

 

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