Cannoli Cookies

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Cannoli Cookies: All the Flavor of Cannoli in a Soft, Irresistible Cookie

🍬 Introduction

The cannoli, a beloved Italian pastry, is known for its crisp shell and creamy, ricotta-based filling often speckled with chocolate chips, citrus, or pistachios. What if you could capture all of that flavor—but in a soft, chewy cookie? Enter: Cannoli Cookies. These cookies combine the comforting texture of classic cookies with the rich, delicate flavors of cannoli, making them perfect for holidays, gatherings, or cozy nights at home.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but highly recommended)
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)

For the Garnish (Optional but Fancy):

  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Melted chocolate for drizzling
  • Extra pistachios or mini chips for topping

🥣 Instructions & Method

Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Zest the orange and chop the pistachios, if using.

Step 2: Cream Butter, Sugar & Ricotta

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  • Add the ricotta cheese and beat until well combined.

Step 3: Add Eggs & Extracts

  • Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.

Step 4: Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.

Step 5: Add Flavor & Texture

  • Fold in the orange zest, mini chocolate chips, and chopped pistachios if using.

Step 6: Bake

  • Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are just beginning to turn golden.
  • Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Step 7: Decorate (Optional)

  • Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
  • You can also drizzle melted chocolate across the tops and sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios or mini chips.

🏛️ A Bit of Cannoli History

Cannoli originated in Sicily, Italy, during the Arab rule of the island. The dessert was traditionally made for Carnival, a time of indulgence before Lent. The word “cannolo” actually means “little tube” in Italian. Over the centuries, the filling has remained mostly consistent—based on sweetened ricotta—while variations like candied fruit, chocolate chips, and nuts reflect regional and cultural adaptations.

Transforming this iconic dessert into a cookie honors the flavor while making it simpler, more portable, and ideal for sharing.

💌 Conclusion: For the Cookie (and Cannoli) Lovers

These Cannoli Cookies are a fusion of tradition and comfort. With hints of orange zest, chocolate, and the creaminess of ricotta, each bite evokes the spirit of Italian kitchens and joyful family tables. Whether you’re a lifelong cannoli lover or simply a cookie aficionado, this recipe will steal your heart.

They’re soft. They’re sweet. They’re memorable. They’re for the lovers of flavor and the makers of joy. ❤️

🧡 For the Lovers… of Cookies and Life

Make these with someone you love. Or make them for yourself, with music playing and coffee brewing. Food made with joy tastes better—and Cannoli Cookies are no exception.

Tag your cookie-loving friends. Share the warmth. And bake with love. 🍪🇮🇹✨

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