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The Best Cannoli Cookies Recipe

The Best Cannoli Cookies Recipe
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The Best Cannoli Cookies Recipe combines the crunchy texture of traditional cannoli shells with a smooth, creamy ricotta filling. These bite-sized treats are easy to bake at home with simple ingredients, perfect for all skill levels, and ideal for festive occasions or everyday indulgence. Customize the flavors to your liking and enjoy authentic Italian-inspired dessert cookies with rich creaminess and delicate crispness.

Ingredients

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Cookie Shells

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 large egg

Cream Filling

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (preferably whole-milk, strained if watery)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and cold unsalted butter cubes in a bowl. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg and gently mix until the dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Shape and Bake the Cookie Shells: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into thin rounds about 3 inches in diameter. Place rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  3. Prepare the Cream Filling: Mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold in optional mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios if desired. Chill the filling briefly to firm up for easier piping.
  4. Assemble the Cannoli Cookies: Using a piping bag or small spoon, fill the center of each cookie shell generously with the ricotta cream filling. Optionally, dust cookies with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.

Notes

  • Chill the dough thoroughly to help shells hold shape and achieve crispness.
  • Roll the dough thinly for delicate, even-crisp shells.
  • Strain ricotta to remove excess moisture for a thicker filling.
  • Use a piping bag for neat, professional assembly.
  • Store cookie shells separately from filling to maintain crispness.

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