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Soft, sweet, and full of Italian flair, these Cannoli Cookies are packed with mini chocolate chips and pistachios, then finished with a chocolate drizzle.

Cannoli Cookies Recipe


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  • Author: Chef Josie
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Soft, buttery Italian Cannoli Cookies made with ricotta, pistachios, and chocolate chips, then topped with powdered sugar and chocolate drizzle.


Ingredients

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  • 2¼ cups flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • ½ cup chocolate chips

  • ½ cup pistachios

  • Powdered sugar & melted chocolate


Instructions

  1. Whisk dry ingredients.
  2. Beat butter, sugar, and ricotta; add egg and vanilla.
  3. Combine with dry mix; stir in chips and pistachios.
  4. Scoop dough, bake at 350°F for 10–12 mins.
  5. Cool, dust with sugar, and drizzle chocolate.

Notes

Use whole milk ricotta for best texture.

Add orange zest for extra flavor.

Store airtight for 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Great for Christmas cookie swaps or Italian dessert nights.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Party Food
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 160 kcal