Easy Recipes Cannoli Cookies
These Cannoli Cookies blend the classic flavors of Italian cannoli into soft, sweet cookies you'll love to share.
Servings: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in ricotta cheese, mini chocolate chips, and pistachios.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.