Description
Soft, chewy cookies inspired by classic cannoli flavored with ricotta, orange zest, chocolate chips, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (drained)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, ricotta, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in egg, vanilla, and orange zest until well combined.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- 6. Fold in mini chocolate chips and pistachios if using.
- 7. Scoop dough into rounded tablespoons and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- 8. Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- 9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For authentic cannoli flavor, don’t skip the orange zest.
- You can substitute ricotta with mascarpone for an even creamier texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days; dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cannoli cookies, ricotta cookies, Italian cookies, chocolate chip cookies