Italian Christmas Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
FROSTING
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 -4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 tablespoons milk
colored sprinkles

Preparation

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in ricotta and vanilla.
Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles. Store in the refrigerator.