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Cannoli Cookies: 12 Crispy Creamy Delights

Cannoli Cookies Crispy Creamy
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These Cannoli Cookies perfectly capture the essence of a classic cannoli in a delightful sandwich cookie format. Enjoy crisp, cinnamon-sugar dusted cookies filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta mixture and mini chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese, well-drained
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate larger bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined to form a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small shallow bowl, stir together the ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon for rolling.
  7. Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cookies cool, prepare the filling. In a clean bowl, stir together the well-drained ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and ¼ tsp cinnamon until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  11. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the ricotta filling onto the flat side of one cookie.
  12. Gently press a second cookie on top to create a sandwich.
  13. Place the assembled cannoli cookies on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the filling to set.

Notes

  • Ensure ricotta cheese is well-drained to prevent soggy cookies.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before filling to prevent the filling from melting.
  • Chilling the assembled cookies helps the filling set and makes them less messy to eat.
  • For a smoother filling, ensure ricotta is well-drained and use sifted powdered sugar.

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