Ricotta Cookies II recipe

8 servings

1/2 pound butter

1 3/4 cups white sugar

2 eggs

15 ounces ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

5 tablespoons milk

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 cup colored candy sprinkles

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract.

Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; blend into the creamed mixture, mixing in additional flour as necessary to form a workable dough.

Roll dough into teaspoon-sized balls, and arrange on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

In a medium bowl, beat milk, confectioners' sugar, and almond extract until smooth.

Spoon over warm cookies, and sprinkle with colored candy sprinkles.