Cannoli Cookies Recipe: Easy Indulgence for Homemade Treats
A delicious and easy recipe for Cannoli Cookies that brings the classic Italian treat into bite-sized, home-baked form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, and chocolate chips.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of orange zest to the batter.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg