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Submitted by: Sue Scott from Palmerton, PA
Originally shared on the web 12/21/2010

2 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened
1 t. vanilla extract
1 t. salt
15-oz. container ricotta cheese
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda

Sweet Vanilla Icing:
2/3 c. plus 1 T. sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 t. vanilla extract
2 c. powdered sugar
Optional: red food coloring

Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and ricotta cheese. Gradually stir in flour; mix in baking soda. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 13 minutes. Cool on wire racks. To prepare Sweet Vanilla Icing: mix all icing ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed. Spread Sweet Vanilla Icing over cookies. Makes about 4 dozen.