Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • GLAZE
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk, about
  • 1 dash vanilla

Method

  • In medium bowl combine flour, salt and baking soda.
  • In large bowl combine butter, ricotta, sugar, vanilla and egg----Beat with electric mixer till combined.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients to wet continuing to mix with electric mixer.
  • Drop dough onto cookie sheets by mounded teaspoons Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until golden on the bottom.
  • Remove to racks.
  • While cookies are warm drizzle with glaze and sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
  • TIP: Place wax paper under racks to"catch" glaze.