Description
A delightful dessert featuring chewy cookies filled with rich cannoli cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- FOR THE COOKIES:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups quick oats (for chewy texture)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for crunch)
- FOR THE CANNOLI CREAM FILLING:
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Stir in the oats, mini chocolate chips, and pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before filling.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Spread a generous amount of cannoli cream on the bottom of one cookie.
- Place another cookie on top to create a sandwich.
- Optional: Roll the edges in additional chocolate chips or crushed pistachios for extra flair.
Notes
- Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained for a better texture.
- You can substitute the nuts based on your preference or dietary restrictions.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg