Description
This Cannoli Cookies recipe combines creamy ricotta, mini chocolate chips, and orange zest into soft, cake-like cookies inspired by the classic Italian dessert. A perfect twist for holiday trays, sweet cravings, or make-ahead treats. These ricotta cannoli cookies are easy, freezer-friendly, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup ricotta cheese (drained)
1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat together the drained ricotta and softened butter until light and fluffy.
2. Add the sugar and continue beating until smooth, then mix in the egg.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
5. Gently stir in the mini chocolate chips.
6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the sheet and bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are just set.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat ricotta for best texture and flavor.
Chill the dough to avoid excess spreading.
Store in the fridge for a denser, more authentic cannoli-like bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg