Description
The Best Cannoli Cookies are soft, creamy cookies inspired by classic cannoli flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest or lemon zest
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, ricotta, vanilla, and zest. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and pistachios.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets using a tablespoon-sized spoon or cookie scoop.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- These cookies capture cannoli flavors in cookie form.
- You can use orange zest or lemon zest to taste.
- Pistachios are optional but add color and crunch.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 30 g)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Cannoli Cookies, cannoli-inspired cookies, ricotta cookies, Italian cookies, holiday cookies, pistachio cookies, chocolate chip cookies