Italian Christmas Cookies

• 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

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Beat in ricotta and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture.
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Remove to wire racks to cool.
6. 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.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-christmas-cookies-490143 (may not work)