Cannoli Cookies
Delightful cookies that capture the rich flavors of classic cannoli, combining creamy ricotta filling with soft-baked cookie goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Creaming together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; mix until combined.
- Gradually stir in the flour until the dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Mix ricotta cheese, orange zest, and chocolate chips in a separate bowl to make the filling while cookies cool.
- Fill half of the cookies with the ricotta mixture and top with another cookie to make sandwiches.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure ricotta cheese is well-drained to avoid moisture affecting the filling’s consistency. Space cookies well on the baking sheet for even baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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