Cannoli Cookies
Delightful cookies inspired by traditional Italian cannoli, featuring a soft and chewy texture filled with rich flavors of ricotta, chocolate, and orange.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine ricotta cheese, softened butter, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and orange zest.
- Place dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve cookies fresh, optionally dusted with powdered sugar. Can be frozen with parchment paper between layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/cannoli-cookies/