Description
These dreamy cannoli cookies are filled with indulgent chocolate chips, offering a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the ricotta cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the sugar and egg, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring in the vanilla extract and mini chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg