Description
Delightful cookies that combine classic cannoli flavors with the ease of a cookie, featuring a soft texture filled with sweet ricotta and mini chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then add to the ricotta mixture.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure your ricotta is well-drained and avoid overmixing the dough once the dry ingredients are added. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg