Italian Cookies

Ingredients

 * 2 c. sugar
 * 2 sticks melted butter
 * 15 oz. ricotta cheese
 * 3 eggs
 * 1 tsp. vanilla extract
 * 4 c. all-purpose flour
 * 1 tsp. salt
 * 1 tsp. baking soda
 * 1 cup confectioners' sugar
 * 2 T. milk

Directions

 * 1) Mix sugar, butter, ricotta, eggs and vanilla until combined
 * 2) In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda
 * 3) Gradually add flour mixture to ricotta mixture until combined
 * 4) Flour hands, and roll dough into meatball sized balls (the dough will be very moist).
 * 5) Place dough balls 2 in ches apart on ungreased baking sheet
 * 6) Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until edges are slightly brown (tops will not be brown).
 * 7) While baking, combine confectioner's sugar with milk to make icing
 * 8) Ice warm cookies and top with sprinkles

contributed by

 * World Recipes Y-Group
 * Smiles From The Lr