Description

Cannoli Cookies are soft, cake-like cookies inspired by the classic Italian dessert. Made with ricotta cheese, mini chocolate chips, and a touch of cinnamon, they’re finished with a sweet glaze and optional pistachios or extra chips for the perfect festive bite.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese (drained if watery)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Optional: chopped pistachios or additional mini chocolate chips for topping

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add ricotta, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth and creamy.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For glaze: whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and top with pistachios or more chips if desired.

Notes

If ricotta is very wet, drain it in a fine mesh strainer for 30 minutes.Glaze can be skipped or replaced with a dusting of powdered sugar for a simpler presentation.Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with a corner cut for neater glaze application.To freeze, store unglazed cookies in a freezer-safe bag and glaze after thawing.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg