Desserts/candy-topped ricotta cookies

Makes: 50

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

From: http://www.bakespace.com/recipes/detail/candy-topped-ricotta-cookies/6145/#.U4vC1nJdWSw

Ingredients

1 Stick butter, softened

1/4 cup ricotta cheese

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup sugar

1 egg

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup confectioners,sugar

3 tbs. milk

1/2 cup muticolored candy sprinkles

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.Grease 3 baking sheets. Combine butter and ricotta in a large bowl with a wooden spoon. Add vanilla and sugar; beat well.

Step 2

Add egg to bowl; mix well. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well.

Step 3

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake cookies until lightly golden brown,about 10 minutes.Cool cookies slightly; remove from baking sheets. Meanwhile, combine confectioners' sugar and milk in a small bowl with a fork until smooth. Drizzle some icing over each cookie. Top each with 1/2 teaspoon sprinkles.

Variation

For a light citrusy flavor,add a few drops of lemon extract to the icing in step 4.