Description
These Cannoli Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring a blend of rich ricotta cheese, mini chocolate chips, and a hint of almond and cinnamon flavors. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and will surely impress your guests with their unique cannoli-inspired taste.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese (well-drained)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup chopped pistachios (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in the ricotta cheese until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix the dough: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and pistachios if using.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool and dust: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the ricotta is well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
