Cannoli Cookies
Delightful cookies that capture the flavor of classic cannoli with a tender texture and bursts of flavor from chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed, cold butter into the flour mixture.
- Combine the ricotta cheese and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour the ricotta mixture into the flour mixture and stir gently until just blended.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with vanilla gelato or espresso for an elevated experience. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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