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The Best Cannoli Cookies Recipe for Holiday Baking

Delight in these festive cannoli cookies, combining ricotta, chocolate chips, and pistachios for a perfect holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
For dusting
  • to taste powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla.
  3. Mix in dry ingredients, then fold in ricotta, chocolate chips, and pistachios.
  4. Drop dough onto baking sheet, bake 12-15 minutes, cool, then dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling if needed.