Indulgent Cannoli Cookies: The Best Italian Sweet Snack Idea
These pillowy soft ricotta cookies capture all the flavors of a traditional Sicilian cannoli with mini chocolate chips and orange zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tbsp orange zest
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed pistachios (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Mix in egg, ricotta, extracts, and orange zest.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios.
6. Scoop dough onto sheets, 2 inches apart.
7. Bake 12-15 minutes until set but pale.
8. Cool on wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Drain ricotta well to prevent flat cookies.
Do not overbake; cookies should remain light in color.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://www.elitesrecipes.com/indulgent-cannoli-cookies/