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Cannoli Cookies Recipe

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Delight in the rich and creamy flavor of these homemade Cannoli Cookies, inspired by the classic Italian dessert. These tender cookies feature a soft ricotta-based dough, filled with a sweet ricotta mixture studded with mini chocolate chips and chopped pistachios, then baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120 g) ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Filling

  • ½ cup (120 g) ricotta cheese (separate from dough)
  • ½ cup (75 g) mini chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (75 g) chopped pistachios

Topping

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature for the cookies.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and granulated sugar until thoroughly combined to form a uniform mixture.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and well blended.
  4. Combine Dough: Gradually add the flour and sugar mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to create a soft dough.
  5. Rest Dough: Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 30 minutes to relax the gluten and improve texture.
  6. Prepare Baking Sheets: While the dough rests, line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  7. Roll Dough: Dust your work surface with flour and roll out the dough evenly to a thickness of ¼ inch.
  8. Cut Shapes: Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into rectangular shapes measuring approximately 2×3 inches each.
  9. Make Filling: In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, mini chocolate chips, and chopped pistachios thoroughly.
  10. Fill Cookies: Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each rectangle of dough.
  11. Seal Cookies: Fold each rectangle over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal the cookies completely.
  12. Bake Cookies: Arrange the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
  13. Cool and Dust: Remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool on a wire rack, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the dough and filling.
  • Rolling the dough to an even thickness helps the cookies bake uniformly.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • For best flavor, use freshly grated lemon zest and good quality vanilla extract.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Keywords: Cannoli Cookies, Italian dessert, ricotta cookies, chocolate chip cookies, pistachio cookies, baked cookies, sweet treats

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