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Cannoli Cookies

Delicious Cannoli Cookies That Everyone Will Love

These Cannoli Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring a crisp exterior and creamy filling that everyone will adore.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted flour ensures a delicate cookie texture.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness to your liking.
  • 1 large Egg A frothy egg adds air for a lighter texture.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Must be well-drained.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be swapped for almond extract.
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Sweetness and chocolate flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pistachios Bring delight and crunch.
For the Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Provides brightness.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Enhances presentation.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife or Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend the ricotta cheese, large egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness and cut into rectangles.
  7. In a medium bowl, mix the remaining ricotta with mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios.
  8. Take a rectangle of dough, place filling in the center, fold and pinch edges to seal.
  9. Place filled cookies on baking sheets, and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  10. Cool on wire racks for about 10 minutes and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Sift flour twice for best results, beat the egg thoroughly, ensure ricotta is well-drained, monitor baking time closely, and experiment with flavors.

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