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Cannoli Cookies Recipe

Crispy Cannoli Cookies Recipe with Creamy Ricotta Delight

Enjoy a delightful twist on the classic Italian cannoli with this Cannoli Cookies Recipe, featuring a crispy exterior and creamy ricotta filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with almond flour for gluten-free.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Orange zest can also be used.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Mascarpone can be used for a richer filling.
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Optional.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios Can be replaced with walnuts or omitted.
For Finishing Touch
  • powdered sugar Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend the ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  6. Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick and cut into rectangles measuring about 2x3 inches.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mini chocolate chips, and chopped pistachios until well blended.
  8. Place a teaspoon of the ricotta filling in the center of each rectangle and fold the dough over, sealing the edges.
  9. Arrange the filled cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, drain ricotta for 30 minutes, check baking time, and consider storing cookies with parchment paper between layers.

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