Ingredients:

  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

For the Glaze:

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Red and green Christmas sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, ricotta, vanilla, and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the tray and bake for 12–15 minutes until set.
  6. Cool completely. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
  7. Spread glaze over cookies and decorate with Christmas sprinkles.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes