Description
Soft and buttery cookies inspired by classic cannoli flavors, featuring creamy ricotta, warm cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips. These easy homemade treats are perfect for dessert or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the ricotta cheese and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add 1 teaspoon orange zest for a brighter flavor.
- Substitute dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
- Mix in 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for added texture.
- Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
