Italian Christmas Cookies

Once again my sister, Jennifer has baked some amazing cookies. They were part of her Christmas tray one year. Did I tell you that my Gma is Italian. These passed the palette of many and I'm so glad I have the recipe now, because I will be baking these babies up more than just around the holidays.


Italian Christmas Cookies
 1 Cup Butter Softened
2 Cups Sugar
3 eggs
1 carton Ricotta cheese(15oz)
2tsp Vanilla
4 C flour
1tsp Salt
1tsp Baking Soda
-cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time.
Beat in ricotta and vanilla.
combine flour, salt and baking soda, gradually add to creamed mixture.
Drop by rounded teaspoons onto parchment paper lined sheets, bake for 10-12 min at 350 Remove to wire racks to cool then frost and decorate with sprinkles

Frosting:

1/4 C butter, softened
3-4 C Confectioners Sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
3-4 Tbls milk
cream butter, sugar and vanilla, add enough milk til frosting reaches spreading consistency.  Frost cooled cookies, store in cool place or refrigerator for up to 1 wk.  yield 8 dozen

Cream Cheese Frosting

YUMMY!
1 lb powder sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 8oz. block of cream cheese
2 TBL spoons milk or heavy cream.

Sorry, I did not take pics of the frosting. THIS recipe is fool proof. You will not need pictures! YOU CAN DO IT!
In a bowl combine ingredients and mix on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until smoothe. You may seperate the frosting and add food coloring for different colors.
You can also add more or less milk depending on how thin or thick you prefer your frosting. I like a semi thin glaze on my sugar cookies.