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Ricotta Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 30
A cookie that is perfect for afternoon tea or adding to a party cookie plate.
Ingredients:
1/4 lb. butter = 4 oz. or 1/2 cup
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 tsp. vanilla extract or lemon or 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
*if i'm making these cookies and i'm using lemon extract, i like to add some freshly grated lemon rind.
Directions:
1. Allow butter to soften at room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Blend butter with ricotta cheese until creamy.
4. Add extract and mix well.
5. Add sugar gradually, beating until well blended.
6. Add egg and mix well.
7. Slowly stir in dry ingredients, blending well.
8. Using a teaspoon, drop on a greased cookie sheet.
9. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
10. Makes 30 to 36 cookies depending on the size.
By RecipeOfHealth.com