Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta Cookies

Makes 30

A perfect cookie 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. pure 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/zested lemon rind.

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Allow butter to soften at room temperature.

Blend butter with ricotta cheese until creamy.

Add extract and mix well.

Add sugar gradually, beating until well blended.

Add egg and mix well.

Slowly stir in dry ingredients, blending well.

Using a teaspoon, drop on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

Makes 30 to 36 cookies depending on the size.