Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: in a bowl, cream butter and sugar. add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. beat in ricotta and vanilla. combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. remove to wire racks to cool. in a bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla. add enough milk until frosting reaches spreading consistency. frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles. store in the refrigerator.

Target recipe: combine molasses, sugar, lard and soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water over low heat. melt and cool. add orange extract. gradually add flour sifted with spices. dough should be firm. mix and knead thoroughly. cover well and set in cool place to ripen. roll small amounts of dough to 1/16" - 1/8" thick on a well floured board. cut into shapes with floured cutters. use old-fashioned cookie cutters for added interest. place on greased tins, smoothing out any air bubbles. bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until light brown--watch carefully.