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Almond Glazed Italian Christmas Cookie Recipe

Almond Glazed Italian Christmas cookies are a favorite holiday tradition. The almond glaze creates an amazing flavor paired with the cookie.

Ingredients:

• 2 Sticks Unsalted Butter softened
• 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 4 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 2 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• 15 Oz Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

Almond Glaze Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Pure Cane Powdered Sugar
• 3 Tablespoons Milk
• 1/2 Teaspoon Almond Extract
• Christmas Jimmy’s (some call them sprinkles)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Using a Kitchen Aid or Stand Mixer, beat butter and sugar in a bowl until fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, ricotta cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and baking powder slowly until combined.
5. Slowly add flour mixture to wet ingredients in the Kitchen Aid or Stand Mixer and mix well until combined.
6. Make round teaspoon sized balls on a baking sheet.
7. Bake for about 10 minutes until they are set. Do not overcook!
8.  In a small ball whisk the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until it mixed.
9. Using a spoon, spoon the glaze over the top of the cookies.
10. Follow quickly with the Jimmy’s (sprinkles) before the glaze cools so they stick.
11. Remove and place on a wire rack to cool.
12. Serve and enjoy!