Cannoli Cookies
A delightful blend of crunchy and creamy cookies filled with rich ricotta and mini chocolate chips, embodying the essence of traditional cannoli in a simpler form.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour The backbone of our cookie.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder Helps with that lovely rise.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and flavor.
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar For sweetness and caramelization.
- 1 large egg Binding ingredient.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
- 0.5 cups mini chocolate chips For delicious chocolatey goodness.
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for rolling) Adds a delightful crunch.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for rolling) Enhances flavor.
For the Filling
- 0.5 cups ricotta cheese The star filling.
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the filling.
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon To elevate the flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips to prepare the filling.
- Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Flatten each dough ball to about half an inch thick.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Assembly
- Spread a teaspoon of the ricotta filling on one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Experiment with flavors by adding orange zest or nuts if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 80mgSugar: 7g
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