Description
Italian cannoli-inspired thumbprint cookies combine the rich flavors of traditional cannoli in a bite-sized cookie. These cookies feature a buttery base, a sweet ricotta filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, drained
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create a well.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate chips.
- Fill each cookie well with the ricotta mixture. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Drain ricotta well to prevent a runny filling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, add orange zest to the ricotta filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: italian cookies, cannoli cookies, thumbprint cookies, ricotta dessert, easy cookies