Ingredients

Cookies:

1/2 Lb Butter (soft)

1 1/2 Cups Sugar

3 Eggs

2 tsp Vanilla

1 Tbls Lemon Juice or Anise Extract

1 Lb Ricotta Cheese

4 Cups Flour

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Baking Soda

Frosting:

1 lb box powdered sugar

2 tsp Vanilla

2 Tbls Melted Butter

6 Tbls Milk

Preparation

Cookies:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat together Butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add Vanilla, Ricotta and lemon. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda.

Roll into balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfulls. #70 Disher

Bake 15 minutes.

Frosting:

Beat all ingredients with fork until smooth.