Italian Cannoli Cookies
These Italian Cannoli Cookies are delicious treats filled with a creamy ricotta mixture and topped with chocolate chips and pistachios.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour finely sifted for a tender cookie base
- ½ cup granulated sugar adding just the right amount of sweetness
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese well-drained for the dough
- 1 large egg to bind the ingredients together perfectly
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract providing a warm, aromatic flavor
For the Filling
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese well-drained for the filling
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest brightening the filling with a zesty freshness
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips for a delightful burst of sweetness
- ½ cup chopped pistachios adding a nutty crunch to the mix
For Dusting
- to taste powdered sugar for dusting, creating a beautiful finish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and mix until well blended.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow cooling.
- In another bowl, mix the remaining ricotta cheese, lemon zest, mini chocolate chips, and chopped pistachios for the filling.
- Once the cookies are cool, fill them with the ricotta mixture.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
You can customize the filling by adding different nuts or chocolate flavors.