Description
Delightful bite-sized cookies filled with rich cream, capturing the essence of Italian cannoli in a festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of one orange or lemon
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini chocolate chips or crushed nuts for added texture
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla and zest. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined and dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). On a floured surface, roll out the dough to ¼-inch thick. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter. Use a pastry bag to pipe small rounds of filling onto half of the circles, leaving edges to adhere.
- Top with a second circle, pressing edges to seal. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Once the shells have cooled, carefully fill each with the delicious cannoli filling using a piping bag or a spoon.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These cookies are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cannoli cookies, Italian dessert, holiday baking, festive cookies
