Thursday, December 13, 2007

Donna's Italian Christmas Cookies

This is Donna cooking with Kara our granddaughter! Donna is one of the best cooks I know! Sure wished you lived closer Donna, I can learn a lot from YOU!

Italian Christmas Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs1
(15oz.) carton ricotta cheese
2 tsp vanilla
4 cups flour
1 tsp salt1
tsp baking soda
Frosting:1/4 cup butter, softened
3-4 cups confectionery sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
3-4 tbsp milk colored sprinkles

In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in ricotta cheese and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture.

Drop by rounded teaspoon 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.

In 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 the refrigerator.

2 comments:

TK said...

I want to make these!

Anonymous said...

YUm i want some!!