These soft, ricotta-stuffed cookies are inspired by the iconic Italian cannoli—crispy-edged, creamy-filled, and loaded with chocolate chips and pistachios! No frying needed, just pure cookie bliss.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ All the cannoli flavors – Ricotta, chocolate, pistachios
✅ Soft & creamy – Like eating cannoli filling in cookie form
✅ No deep-frying – Easier than traditional cannoli
✅ Impressive yet simple – Perfect for gifting
π Ingredients (Makes 24 Cookies)
For the Cookies
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp orange zest (optional, for brightness)
For the Cannoli Filling
1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
For Rolling
1/2 cup powdered sugar