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Cannoli Cookies

Irresistible Cannoli Cookies That Bring Joy to Your Table

These Cannoli Cookies perfectly blend crispy exterior and creamy filling for a nostalgic dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with almond flour for gluten-free cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Ensure it's softened.
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens and promotes browning.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1 cups Ricotta Cheese Make sure it's well-drained.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the filling.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and depth.
  • 0.5 cups Mini Chocolate Chips Adds sweetness and texture.
For Rolling
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Mix with cinnamon for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Blend ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon, then incorporate mini chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat in sugar mixed with cinnamon.
  7. Flatten balls slightly, place on the baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Once cooled, spread or pipe the creamy filling between two cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Ensure ricotta is well-drained and keep cookies in an airtight container to maintain their texture.

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