Description
These Cannoli Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with a creamy, sweet ricotta-inspired filling. They capture the essence of the classic Italian cannoli in a delightful, easy-to-bake cookie form—perfect for dessert platters and special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the Cannoli Filling
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Extra chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the filling, combine ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Once cookies are cooled, spread or pipe a generous amount of filling onto the flat side of one cookie and top with a second cookie to make a sandwich.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before serving.
Notes
Make sure the ricotta is well-drained to avoid a runny filling. These cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add orange zest or chopped pistachios to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cannoli cookies, ricotta cookies, Italian dessert cookies, filled cookies, bakery style cannoli cookies