Holiday ricotta cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to fully combine.
3. In a large bowl, mix coconut oil and maple syrup using a hand mixer, then add ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla. Blend until fully combined.
4. Add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients, then hand mix until fully combined.
5. Using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, spoon out cookie dough balls onto parchment paper, 1 to 2 inches apart.
6. Bake in middle rack for 12-14 minutes, or until the bottom of the cookies turn slightly brown. Cool on wire rack.

Tip: If desired, sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar, or brush with maple syrup and top with coconut (shredded, flakes, etc.).