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Italian Christmas Cookies are simple to make with a secret Italian ingredient. The unique light and fluffy texture melts in your mouth.
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Italian Christmas Cookies

Italian Christmas Cookies are simple to make with a secret Italian ingredient. The unique light and fluffy texture melts in your mouth.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Italian Christmas Cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 54 cookies
Author Taste of Home Best Loved Cookies and Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (15 oz.) container ricotta
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

For the Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp. whole milk
  • Festive sprinkles

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in ricotta and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • For frosting: in a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles.