Description
Cannoli Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional Italian cannoli, combining the flavors of ricotta cheese and chocolate chips in a cookie form.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add ricotta and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For added flavor, you can mix in chopped nuts or citrus zest.
- These cookies can be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cannoli Cookies, Italian Cookies, Dessert Recipes