Ricotta Cookies

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl with a mixer at low speed, beat the granulated sugar and margarine or butter until blended. Increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. At medium speed, beat in the ricotta, vanilla, and eggs until well combined.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Reduce the speed to low. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt; beat until a dough forms.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Drop the dough by level tablespoons, about 2 inches apart, onto an ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes, or until the cookies are very lightly golden (the cookies will be soft). With a pancake turner, remove the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.

4. 4

   Step 4

   When the cookies are cool, prepare the icing: in a small bowl, stir the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Spread onto the cookies and sprinkle with the sugar crystals.

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   Step 5

   Set the cookies aside to allow the icing to dry completely, about 1 hour.