Description
Cannoli cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining the flavors of cannoli in a cookie form.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in ricotta cheese until combined.
- Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cannoli Cookies, Italian Dessert, Cookies, Baking