Cannoli Cookies
Indulge in the delightful world of Cannoli Cookies, where crispy meets creamy in a heavenly treat. Each cookie features a delicate, buttery shell filled with a luscious ricotta mixture, combined with mini chocolate chips and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for celebrations or just a sweet personal indulgence, these cookies are sure to impress with their unique flavors and textures. Easy to make and versatile enough for any occasion, they’ll become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. In another bowl, mix ricotta, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a soft dough. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ¼ inch thick and cut into rectangles (2×3 inches).
- Mix ricotta, chocolate chips, and pistachios for the filling.
- Place filling in the center of each rectangle, fold to seal, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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