ITALIAN RICOTTA COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

For the cookies:

2 stick ( 1/2 pound) butter, softened
1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 container (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda

For the glaze:

4-5 tbsp. milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. almond extract

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture to the ricotta mixture; mix well. Roll or scoop the dough into teaspoon-sized balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2-inches apart …