Perfect Cannoli Cookies Recipe with Easy Chocolate Drizzle
Soft, chewy cookies inspired by traditional cannoli, featuring ricotta cheese, citrus zest, almond extract, and a decadent chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon citrus zest (orange or lemon)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Blend in the ricotta cheese, followed by the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and citrus zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Use a cookie scoop or two spoons to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle melted chocolate over each cookie. Let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
[‘Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender.’, ‘Fresh citrus zest enhances flavor; avoid dried zest.’, ‘If chocolate drizzle is too thick, add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to thin it out.’, ‘Chill dough for 20 minutes if it feels too sticky.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Cannoli cookies, Italian dessert, ricotta cookies, chocolate drizzle, easy cookies