Italian Ricotta Cookies

Ingredients

• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• ½ pound butter
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ cup colored candy sprinkles

Instructions

1. Combine the ricotta cheese with butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
2. Beat until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
4. Mix until a workable dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the bottom.
7. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
8. Add almond extract to the glaze.
9. Dip the warm cookies into the glaze and place them on a baking sheet.
10. Add sprinkles for a festive touch.