Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Italian Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: INGREDIENTS; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; FROSTING; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 -4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 -4 tablespoons milk; colored sprinkles

Servings: persons

INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
FROSTING
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 -4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 tablespoons milk
colored sprinkles

1
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2
Beat in ricotta and vanilla.
3
Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
4
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
5
Remove to wire racks to cool.
6
In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles. Store in the refrigerator.

1828

kcal

Calories

Fat

273

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: INGREDIENTS, 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Italian Christmas Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Christmas Cookies

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