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The Best Cannoli Cookies Recipe for Holiday Baking

Enjoy these delicious cannoli-inspired cookies, perfect for holiday treats with a creamy ricotta filling and chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
For dusting
  • to taste powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Mix dry ingredients; cream butter and sugar, then add egg and extracts.
  3. Stir in ricotta, then combine with dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios.
  4. Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet, bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
  5. Cool cookies, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling if needed.