Description
A delightful recipe for cannoli cookies perfect for holiday baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture, then mix in ricotta.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a festive touch, add chopped nuts or dried fruit.
- These cookies freeze well for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg