Ricotta cheese cookies

Ricotta Cheese Cookies 

Makes 80 servings. Ingredients:
 * 4 cups flour sift before measuring
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder heaping
 * 1/2 pound butter softened
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 cups sugar
 * 1 pound ricotta cheese
 * 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions:  mix dry ingredients together. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs. Add vanilla and cheese. Blend well. Add dry ingredients and mix well (will be sticky). Refrigerate for 2 hours. Roll into 1” balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes on greased cookie sheet until white on top and brown on bottom. Lay flat to cool completely before icing. Icing: 
 * 1/2 box confectioners sugar
 * 2 drops anise flavoring
 * milk to blend
 * sprinkles if desired

Directions: dip top of cookie in icing. Place on cookie rack with plastic wrap underneath to catch drippings. Do not store in sealed container - cover with aluminum foil only. Do not make too far in advance of eating.