Creamy Cannoli Cookies Recipe with Perfect Chocolate Drizzle
Soft, tender cookies inspired by classic Italian cannoli, featuring a creamy ricotta filling, a hint of orange zest, and a luscious chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240g) ricotta cheese, full-fat
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) orange zest
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1 cup (170g) mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup (170g) dark chocolate chips or melting wafers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in ricotta cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Scoop the dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, leaving about 2 inches (5cm) between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Melt dark chocolate chips or melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl using 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag. Let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
[‘Bring butter, eggs, and ricotta cheese to room temperature for better mixing and texture.’, ‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels sticky.’, ‘Add a teaspoon of coconut oil to melted chocolate for a smoother drizzle.’, ‘Do not overbake; cookies should be soft and tender.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Cannoli cookies, chocolate drizzle, ricotta cookies, Italian dessert, easy baking, holiday cookies