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Cannoli Cookies

Irresistible Cannoli Cookies with Creamy Ricotta Filling

Indulge in these Cannoli Cookies featuring a creamy ricotta filling and crispy shell, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using freshly scraped vanilla beans enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Orange zest can be used for a twist.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Ensure it's well-drained.
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Opt for dark chocolate chips for a healthier choice.
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Pistachios Substitutes include walnuts or almonds.
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Dust generously for decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour and sugar in a mixing bowl until fully combined.
  3. Mix ricotta, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest in another bowl until smooth.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture until combined. Cover and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut into rectangles (2x3 inches).
  6. Combine ricotta, chocolate chips, and pistachios in a bowl to prepare the filling.
  7. Place a spoonful of filling on each dough rectangle, fold over, and pinch edges to seal.
  8. Arrange filled cookies on baking sheets and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure your ricotta is well-drained and avoid overmixing the dough for best results.

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