Delightful Cannoli Cookies for Festive Gatherings
These delightful cannoli cookies are perfect for festive gatherings, combining the classic flavors of cannoli in a cookie form. They are soft, sweet, and filled with ricotta and chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese well-drained
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios optional
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and sea salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in ricotta cheese, mini chocolate chips, and chopped pistachios.
- Drop rounded portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For an elegant finish, dust with powdered sugar before serving.