Italian Ricotta Cookies
( YIELD: 24 Cookies )

I N G R E D I E N T S
Ricotta Cheese	1/2 LB
Butter	1/2 Cup
Egg	1
Flour	2 Cups
Sugar	1 Cup
Vanilla Extract	1 tsp.
Baking Powder	1 tsp.
Baking Soda	1 tsp.

1	Preheat oven to 350°, and grease the cookie sheets.
2	In a large bowl, mix together the the butter and sugar.
3	Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the ricotta cheese and vanilla.
4	Mix the flour, baking powder and baking soda into the ricotta mixture.
5	Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
6	Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.