Lemon Darlings

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F
2. 2
   Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar, then beat in eggs, vanilla, zest and ricotta until blended.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture and beat until combined.
5. 5
   Cover and chill at least one hour.
6. 6
   Shape dough into balls, and place on cookie sheets (if not non-stick, lightly grease or use a Silpat).
7. 7
   Bake 10 minutes, or until bottoms are light brown.
8. 8
   Cool for one minute or so and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. 9
   To make icing, stir confectioners' sugar, juice and zest in a small bowl until smooth.
10. 10
    Drizzle icing evenly over each cookie.
11. 11
    (I use a teaspoon to put the icing on, and then use the back of the spoon to spread it around a bit.)
12. 12
    Garnish with sprinkles.
13. 13
    Let stand until icing hardens.