Ingredients

For the cookies:

1. 1/2 lb butter
2. 2 cups sugar
3. 1/2 tsp salt
4. 1 lb ricotta
5. 2 eggs
6. 1 tsp vanilla
7. Grated rind of 1 orange
8. 4 1/2 cups flour
9. 1 tsp baking powder
10. 1 tsp baking soda

For the frosting:

1. 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2. 1/4 cup butter
3. 3 tbsp milk
4. 1/2 tsp vanilla
5. Sprinkles

Preparation

Cream the butter; add the sugar and continue creaming. Add the eggs, ricotta, and vanilla; beat well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the batter along with the orange zest.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.

For the frosting, mix the confectioners’ sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spread on top of the cooled cookies and top with sprinkles.