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The Best Cannoli Cookies Recipe for Holiday Baking

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these flavorful cannoli cookies, perfect for holiday treats with a creamy ricotta filling and chocolate chips.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)

For dusting

  • extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix ricotta, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Combine flour and baking powder; add to ricotta mixture and stir.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios if using.
  • Drop dough onto baking sheet, bake 12-15 mins, cool, then dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling if needed.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: Cookies, Holiday, ricotta

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 50mg