These Cannoli Cookies bring all the beloved flavors of the classic Italian pastry to your Sweet Sundae dessert table. With creamy ricotta cheese, mini chocolate chips, and crushed cannoli shells folded into tender cookie dough, they deliver that signature cannoli taste in every bite. They’re perfect for cookie swaps, holiday platters, or when you want something special but don’t want the fuss of filling individual shells.
If you love Italian-inspired desserts, you’ll adore our Homemade Cannoli for the full traditional experience and our Lemon Tiramisu for another creamy, dreamy Italian treat. For more cookie favorites with unique textures, try the Cheesecake Brownies that also feature that rich, creamy element you’ll love in these cannoli cookies.
Cannoli Cookies
Cannoli Cookies combine creamy ricotta, sweet mini chocolate chips, and crushed cannoli shells in tender, bakery-style cookies that capture the essence of the beloved Italian dessert.
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minutesIngredients
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup unsalted butter
0.5 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 tsp baking powder
0.25 tsp salt
0.5 cup crushed cannoli shells
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips gently into the ricotta mixture, then refrigerate to chill before use.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture, mixing in well for even flavor distribution.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Gently fold in the crushed cannoli shells to the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden, then cool completely on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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