These Cannoli Cookies come together in about 30 minutes and are baked to perfection for a treat that your family will love. This recipe is all about simplicity, perfect for a busy weeknight dessert or when you have a sweet craving! Let’s dive into this delicious adventure together!
Ingredients for Cannoli Cookies
To whip up these delightful treats, you’ll need the following ingredients. Don’t panic if you don’t have everything, this recipe is super forgiving!
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour: This forms the base of your cookies. You could experiment with whole wheat flour if you want a heartier cookie!
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder: This helps your cookies rise a bit and get that fluffy texture.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt: Just a couple pinches to enhance the sweetness.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened: I swear, butter is magic in baking! It gives the cookies a rich, creamy flavor.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar: Sweeten things up just a touch. If you want a bit less sugar, feel free to cut it down!
- 1 large egg: This helps bind everything together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Because baked goods without vanilla are like a warm hug without the hug, just not the same.
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese: The real star of the show! It gives these cookies that classic cannoli flavor.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar: For that extra sweetness in your filling.
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon: Adds warmth and coziness to every bite.
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips: You can’t go wrong with chocolate! Plus, they add a nice little surprise inside each cookie.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling): For a sweet coating.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for rolling): Because cinnamon sugar is basically life.
Feel free to substitute the mini chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruits if that’s what you have lying around!
Let’s Get Cooking!
Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is a crucial step, don’t skip it! Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking. You’ll appreciate this later.
Mixing the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set this aside, trust me, mixing dry ingredients first is key for consistency.
Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes). You know it’s ready when it’s airy and smells amazing!
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until it’s well incorporated. Look at that beautiful color!
Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Take care not to overmix, this isn’t a workout, just a baking session!
Prepare the Cannoli Filling: In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and the 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips until well combined. Oh my, this smells divine!
Form the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, you want them to be cute and bite-sized. Then roll each ball in a mixture of 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Who doesn’t love a bit of spice?
Flatten the Balls: Place the sugared balls on your baking sheet and flatten them slightly with the bottom of a glass. This is where the magic starts to happen!
Bake the Cookies: Bake your cookies for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The smell will fill your kitchen and drive everyone wild!
Cool and Assemble: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, patience pays off! Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once they’re cool, spread a teaspoon of the ricotta filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie. Voilà! You’ve got yourself a cannoli cookie!
And just like that, you’ve created a delicious treat that’s going to impress anyone who takes a bite!
If you loved these Cannoli Cookies, be sure to check out my Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Cookies, my Banana Bread Cookies, or my Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies! Each recipe is a family favorite in my house, bringing smiles at the dinner table.
Why This Recipe Works
Comfort Food Done Fast
These cookies are a quick and easy option when you’re looking for something comforting and sweet. They come together in under 30 minutes, perfect for unexpected guests or just an after-dinner treat.
Customizable Delight
What makes these cookies special is their customizable nature. You can easily swap out mini chocolate chips for chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or even butterscotch chips. Use whatever ingredients you have on hand!
Crowd-Pleaser
Everyone in your family is going to go crazy over these Cannoli Cookies, the whole family will love them! It’s like having a gourmet pastry without the trip to the bakery. Perfect for kids, friends, or just satisfying your sweet tooth!
Comfort Food
These cookies are loaded with tons of flavor, with the creamy ricotta cheese and sweet chocolate chips, you’ll feel like you’re indulging in something extra special, but without all the effort.
Serving and Storage Tips
How to Serve These Cookies
Serve these delightful cookies warm, with a side of fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream. Honestly, they’re good enough to shine on their own!
Keeping Leftovers Fresh
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll keep fresh for about 3-5 days. Just let them come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor!
Reheating Instructions
If you want to enjoy that fresh-baked taste again, pop them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Or you can warm them up in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes, just enough to warm them through.
Freezer Friendly
Yes, these cookies are freezer-friendly! Just assemble the cookies but don’t fill them, and freeze them in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag. They’ll keep for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, just thaw them out and fill them. Easy peasy!
Food is really about bringing people together, you know? These Cannoli Cookies not only make a great dessert, but they do the job of creating those special moments around the dining table. It’s totally dreamy!
Now, give this recipe a try, grab your apron and let’s get baking! And for more recipes, follow us on Pinterest.
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Easy Cannoli Cookies
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, these Cannoli Cookies are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mixing the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare the filling by mixing ricotta, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips in a separate bowl.
- Form the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Flatten the balls on the baking sheet with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack. Spread a teaspoon of ricotta filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another.
Notes
Feel free to substitute mini chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg