Recipe: Ricotta Cookies

RICOTTA COOKIES

2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 egg

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

Blend the softened butter with the ricotta cheese until creamy. Add the vanilla. Mix well. Add sugar gradually, beating well until blended. Add egg and mix well. Slowly stir in dry ingredients and blend well. Drop from a teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Makes 30-36 cookies
From: Kate