Allow butter to soften
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Blend butter with ricotta until creamy
Add vanilla mix well
Add sugar gradually, beat until blended well
Add eggs and blend well
Slowly stir in dry ingredients, blend well
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Roll dough into little balls and drop onto the cookie sheet
Bake for 10-12 minutes until bottoms of cookies are browned
Mix up the frosting and once cookies are still slightly warm use a teaspoon to drizzle onto the cookie starting from the middle of the cookie in a circular motion
Top with either a cherry or sprinkles
Let cool completely and make sure icing has hardened before stacking or placing in container