Description
Sweet Italian heritage dances through these cannoli cookies, blending Sicily’s beloved pastry with classic cookie charm. Crisp edges, creamy ricotta filling, and chocolate chips create a delightful dessert that connects you to old-world baking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Flavor Enhancers and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Create a smooth, airy base by blending butter, ricotta, and sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, stirring until the liquid components meld seamlessly.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate container to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently folding until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Delicately fold mini chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even dispersion of the sweet morsels.
- Portion the dough into tablespoon-sized dollops, strategically placing them on the prepared baking sheets with sufficient spacing to allow for spreading.
- Slide the cookie-laden sheets into the preheated oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until the edges develop a subtle golden hue.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief moment to set their structure.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
- Finish by dusting the cooled cookies with a delicate veil of powdered sugar, creating an elegant and sweet presentation.
Notes
- Swap out ricotta for Greek yogurt to reduce fat content while maintaining moisture and texture.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring the same soft cookie consistency.
- Experiment with alternative mix-ins like chopped pistachios or dried cranberries to add unique flavor profiles and nutritional variety.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create more structured, uniform cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg