Cannoli Cookies – all the flavors of classic cannoli in a soft, delicious cookie!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Zest of 1 orange
For the Glaze (Optional):
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Extra mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the mini chocolate chips, chopped pistachios, and orange zest.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the glaze (optional), whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and top with extra chocolate chips and pistachios.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 14 min | Total: 29 min
Servings: 24 cookies | Calories: ~120 per cookie
