Vegan Italian Anginette Cookies

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a large bowl combine flour with baking powder and baking soda and set aside.

In another large bowl cream butter with sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft and fluffy. Then add vanilla or almond extract and gradually add the egg substitute in portions while continuing to beat the mixture together. If using a stand mixer you can continue to mix in the ricotta and zest on low speed until well combined or use a spatula to fold both the ricotta and zest into the mixture by hand

Gradually add portions of the flour mixture and fold it into the batter until you have a soft and smooth ball of dough. If using a stand mixer you can combine this on medium low speed in portions

Line baking sheets with parchment paper and roll 3/4-inch round balls of dough. Space slightly apart on the sheets. Do not flatten. Bake one sheet at a time on the middle rack for 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire before icing.

To make icing combine the powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of non-dairy milk until smooth. Gradually add extra teaspoons of milk until you get a smooth and oozing icing. The icing should move slightly on the cookie but not drip a lot down the sides

Dip the tops of each cookie into the icing allowing excess to drip off. Place face up on the baking sheets and add rainbow sprinkles. Let the cookies sit out to dry the icing.

Helpful Tips:

Store in containers between layers of parchment paper at room temperature with a loose fitting lid or wrapped loosely with plastic wrap. Some air can get in. If you seal the containers air tight for storage that may make the icing sugar become moist and absorb into the cookies.

Do not freeze this cookie dough. Rather freeze finished cookies once they're completely dry and layer them between parchment paper. Keep for up to 2 months. Thaw batches to room temperature before serving.

The original recipe by Joe’s grandma included anise extract in replace of almond or vanilla but that flavor isn't always a favorite! You can substitute as you like.