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Deliciously Unique Cannoli Cookies

Deliciously Unique Cannoli Cookies That Everyone Will Love

Deliciously Unique Cannoli Cookies capture the essence of traditional cannoli in soft, chewy cookies that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Adds leavening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Omit for nut-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Adds bursts of sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Brightens flavor profile.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Fold in the ricotta cheese until fully integrated.
  6. Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
  7. Fold in mini chocolate chips and lemon zest.
  8. Drop rounded dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are golden.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough before baking and use fresh ingredients.

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