Description
Delicious Cannoli Cookies combining the creamy richness of ricotta and the zest of orange, delivering a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the ricotta cheese, softened butter, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the vanilla extract.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and orange zest to the mixture.
- Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg