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The Best Cannoli Cookies Recipe for Holiday Baking

The Best Cannoli Cookies Recipe for Holiday Baking

Soft, festive cookies inspired by the flavors of classic Italian cannoli, drizzled with chocolate and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday baking!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • Cookies:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese whole milk, drained if wet
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • Topping:
  • 1 cup white chocolate melted
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate melted
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Equipment Needed
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Cooling rack
  • Microwave-safe bowls for melting chocolate

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and orange zest. Add the ricotta cheese and mix until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  7. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Drizzle the cooled cookies with melted white and semi-sweet chocolate.
  11. Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Notes & Tips
Make sure to drain ricotta cheese well so the cookies don’t turn soggy.
For extra holiday flair, add crushed pistachios, sprinkles, or candied cherries.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a week.
These cookies taste amazing with coffee, hot cocoa, or served on a festive cookie platter.
Nutrition (per cookie, about 24 cookies)
Calories: 150
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Sugar: 11 g
Protein: 2 g
Fiber: 1 g