Ricotta Cookies

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a stand mixer on medium speed blend together butter and sugar until smooth (about 1-2 minutes) and creamy.

Step 2

Add the ricotta, vanilla and eggs, and mix well.

Step 3

Fold the lemon zest into the mixture.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, stir flour, baking powder and salt together until the ingredients are combined.

Step 5

Using stand mixer on low speed add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture in two halves to make sure dry ingredients are completely incorporated. Blend mixture until a soft, sticky dough forms and no dry ingredients are visible.

Step 6

With a spoon or a large cookie scoop (about 1 inch across) place dough onto greased baking sheets, placing cookies two inches apart. Bake for approximately 12-14 minutes until golden brown on top. Let the cookies cool to room temperature on a rack.

Step 7

For the frosting, using a whisk or mixer, in a medium bowl mix together the butter, powdered sugar, four tablespoons of milk and vanilla. Add up to eight tablespoons of milk if a thinner, glaze-like frosting is desired.

Step 8

If desired, mix in a few drops of food coloring. Frost cookies and top with holiday sprinkles.

Step 9

Store in an airtight container. To store longer than two days, refrigerate or freeze the cookies.

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