By: Angela Allison
These cookies have all of the flavors of traditional cannoli in an easy-to-make cookie. You can top the cookie with a simple ricotta icing or dust with powdered sugar.
Prep time: 12 min. — Cook time: 14 min. — Chill time: 2 hrs. — Total time: 2 hrs. 26 min.
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, room temperature (one stick)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup chopped semi sweet chocolate (mini chocolate chips work too)
- ½ cups shelled pistachios, lightly chopped
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting (if not frosting)
Ricotta Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- pistachios, mini chocolate chips, and orange zest for topping (optional)
Complete Recipe
Click here for Angela’s complete Cannoli Cookie recipe.
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