Homemade Cannoli Cookie Recipe
This Homemade Cannoli Cookie Recipe is pure dessert perfection. Each cookie captures the taste of traditional cannoli in a soft, chewy bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese drained
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add ricotta, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges turn golden.
- Cool on rack and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Drain ricotta to avoid soggy dough.
- Chill dough for 20 minutes before baking.
- Use mini chips for better texture.
- Add orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Always bake on parchment for even browning.