ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Christmas Cookies are soft, buttery, fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious. Flavored with a hint of vanilla and a sweet glaze, these tasty treats are a perfect holiday treat. Take them to your next cookie exchange, party or just for fun occasion!

 PREP TIME 10 MINUTES | COOK TIME 10 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTES

Ingredients  

• 1 cup butter softened
• 2 cup sugar
• 4 cups flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 15 ounce container ricotta cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

Almond Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-4 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• Christmas sprinkles for topping

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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until fluffy with the paddle attachment. Add in the ricotta cheese and eggs, vanilla and mix until incorporated.
• In a medium sized bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and powder. Slowly add to the wet ingredients and beat together until combined.
• Scoop the dough into teaspoons and roll into a ball. Drop on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until just set. Remove onto a wire rack to let cool.

To make the glaze:

• In a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and almond extract until you get the desired consistency. I like to dip the top of the cookies in the glaze and let them set on parchment paper. Sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles immediately.