Cannoli Cookies

These irresistible Cannoli Cookies combine all the flavors of classic Sicilian cannoli in a simple, bite-sized cookie form. With a tender cookie base, creamy ricotta filling, and a touch of orange zest, they deliver authentic Italian bakery magic in just 30 minutes.

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Course: Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: Italian, Sicilian

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: cookies

Calories: 110kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

Stand mixer or hand mixer
Mixing bowls
Cookie scoop
Parchment paper
Wire cooling racks
Piping Bag
Fine-mesh sieve

Ingredients

Cookie Base

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon milk

Cannoli Filling

1 ½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese strained for 2 hours
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon orange zest
¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Finishing Touches

½ cup chopped pistachios optional
extra powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk.
Roll dough into balls, place on sheet, and press indentations in centers.
Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
Combine ricotta, sugar, vanilla, zest, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. Chill 30 minutes.
Pipe filling into cooled cookies, top with pistachios, and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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