Italian Christmas Cookies

Giorgio Celmo

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese

2 teaspoons Vanilla

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 e Vanilla

3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Colored sprinkles

Directions

Pre Heat Oven 350°

In a bowl combine butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well. 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 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

In a bowl, combine butter, sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles. Store in cool dry place makes about: 100 cookies