Description
Delight in these Cannoli Cookies, a playful twist on traditional Italian desserts with creamy ricotta, vibrant orange zest, and mini chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth using an electric mixer, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl, whisking until no lumps remain.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually, stirring gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and orange zest gently until evenly distributed.
- Portion the dough using a cookie scoop, placing spoonfuls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg