Cannoli Cookies Recipe

The Cannoli Cookies Recipe are essentially a unique alteration of the incredible Italian treat! These are all the cannoli flavorings you could imagine, only in a delicious ricotta cookie! Made using pistachios, orange zest, chocolate chips, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these Italian cookies are sure to become your favorite as well as perfect for the holidays. 

Cannoli cookies are so yummy and an exciting way to enjoy the flavor of cannoli but in a cookie! These little cookies are great for the holiday cookie trays, to give as treats, or any time of the year when you want that cannoli taste without going through the trouble of making cannoli shells and cannoli filling.

These delicate cookies are not super sugary, and they are so delicate, and they have the texture of a cake due to the incorporation of ricotta cheese. You could even drizzle these with chocolate, making them a great sweet to have at home! 

If you like this cannoli cookie recipe, you should definitely try the Valentine Cookies, Red Velvet Cookies, Rainbow Cookies, Heart Cookies and Valentine Sugar Cookies recipes.

Ingredients of Cannoli Cookies 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2/3 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup chocolate chips 
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup of chopped pistachios 
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• ½ cup unsalted butter

Equipment

To prepare cannoli cookies recipe, you will need the following equipment:

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop or tablespoon
• Cooling rack

Making Process

Step:1- Preheat the oven to 350°F and place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and set it aside. 

Step:2- In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt and spices, cinnamon and nutmeg mix well. Set aside.

Step:3- In a bowl, beat the sugar, butter, and orange zest in an electric mixer at medium speed for up to 2 minutes until the mixture appears light and fluffy. Stir in the ricotta and egg until blended in the batter.

Step:4- Add in the flour mixture and mix it until the combined ingredients are incorporated just enough. Mix in the chocolate chips and pistachios into the dough.

Step:5- Wrap the cookie dough in plastic foil and let it stand in the refrigerator for 2 hours. 

Step:6- Take the cookie dough out of the refrigerator and take about 1 1/2 tablespoonfuls of the dough and shape them into balls. Drop on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches in between each cookie.

Step: 7- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cookies are browned. Cookies will not change color much. Cool on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to the wire rack to cool down completely.

Step: 8- When the cookies have cooled, pour melted chocolate over the cookies. Serve and enjoy.

Find these recipes for Butter Pecan Pound Cake and Peppermint Brownies for all the holidays.

Storage Tips

Room Temperature & Refrigeration: Cookies can be saved for 3 days at an airtight tin or jar room temperature. Cookies can last 7 days in the refrigerator. They should be allowed to cool before serving.

Freezing: Seal inside a freezer-safe bag and freeze for three months. It must be melted at room temperature before eating.

Nutrition

• Calories: 130 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 15 g 
• Cholesterol: 20 mg 
• Calcium: 41 mg 
• Protein: 3 g 
• Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g 
• Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g 
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Sodium: 100 mg 
• Potassium: 70 mg 
• Fiber: 1 g 
• Sugar: 7 g 
• Iron: 1 mg

FAQ

Is it possible to use low-fat ricotta cheese? 

A: Yes, low-fat products could be used for their preparation. But it should last more than a week and may alter the texture or flavor somewhat.

What other ingredient can I use in place of chocolate chips?

A: You can replace the chocolate chips with dried fruits or nuts, but if you prefer not to have those, no big deal.

I have seen that gluten is present in plain flour; can I omit this flour and still make these cookies?

A: Of course, you can use a gluten-free flour blend for cannoli cookies to make them gluten-free.

Can I add more spices?

A: Absolutely! You may want to add in pinches of spices such as nutmeg or cardamom, depending on personal preference.

Final Thoughts

Cannoli cookies are wonderful and a perfect recipe for any occasion because it is so simple to prepare. Its qualities and characteristics are distinct from most regular cookies and can be mostly noted in the style that they are baked. Who said that you can’t have cannoli in cookie form? With these simple steps, even using basic ingredients, you will find the taste fantastic! You can use cannoli cookies to celebrate a holiday, or you just want a delicious snack; both options are great. Therefore, grab your kids and let them help you prepare the ingredients so that you start making these wonderful cookies today!