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Cannoli Cookies

Delicious Cannoli Cookies with a Creamy Ricotta Filling

These Cannoli Cookies combine a crisp exterior with a creamy ricotta filling, perfect for dessert lovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese well-drained
  • ½ cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
For Rolling Cookies
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cannoli Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips for the filling.
  6. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls, coat in granulated sugar and cinnamon, then flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown, then cool on the sheet for 5 minutes.
  8. Spread ricotta filling on one cookie and sandwich it with another.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ricotta is well-drained for best filling consistency. Optionally customize with spices like nutmeg or cardamom.

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