Description
Cannoli Cookies are a delightful fusion of creamy filling and crunchy cookie, perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering. These treats evoke the essence of Italian bakeries with every bite, making them a sweet addition to your dessert repertoire. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they will undoubtedly impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in ricotta cheese and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour until just combined, then gently fold in chocolate chips and pistachios.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg