Soft Italian Cannoli Cookies | Easy Homemade Recipe

These soft Italian Cannoli Cookies are tender, chewy, and full of classic cannoli-inspired flavor. Made with creamy ricotta, chocolate chips, pistachios, and a hint of orange zest, they’re a delicious homemade treat perfect for dessert, snacking, or adding to any cookie tray.

They’re a wonderful addition to Christmas cookie trays, holiday baking, bridal showers, birthday parties, or any special occasion.

Note: Metric measurements (grams/ml) are included for international bakers. ✨

Ingredients:
2 cups (250 g) All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons (8 g) Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon (3 g) Salt
1/2 teaspoon (1.3 g) Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (0.6 g) Nutmeg
1 cup (200 g) Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup (113 g) Unsalted Butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon (about 2 g) Orange Zest
1 cup (240 g) Ricotta Cheese
1 large Egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup (85 g) Dark Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup (60 g) Pistachios, lightly chopped

Topping:
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or drizzle with melted dark chocolate.

Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter, and orange zest until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Mix in ricotta, egg, and vanilla until combined.
3. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios.
5. Cover dough and chill in the refrigerator for 2–24 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough and roll into balls, placing them about 1½ inches apart.
7. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or drizzle with melted chocolate.

Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Yield: about 53 cookies (using a small cookie scoop).

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Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Ingredients Overview
01:23 – Preparing Dry Ingredients
01:40 – Preparing Wet Ingredients
02:30 – Mixing the Dough
03:13 – Chilling the Dough
03:47 – Preheat Oven & Prep Sheets
03:57 – Scooping and Shaping Cookies
04:29 – Baking Instructions
04:40 – Cooling & Finishing
05:24 – Storing & Freezing
05:38 – Outro / Final Thoughts

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