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Ricotta Cannoli Stuffed Cookies

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Delicious fold-over cookies filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate chips, and a hint of orange zest, reminiscent of classic cannoli.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole-milk preferred)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 small orange (optional)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (2-3 tbsp for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until light. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  3. In a second bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add dry mix to wet mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. For the filling, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, orange zest, and mini chips in a bowl. Chill the filling for 10 minutes if too soft.
  5. Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and flatten each into a small disk.
  6. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each disk. Fold dough over and seal edges well. Place seam-side down on the sheet.
  7. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

To prevent leaks, seal edges tightly. Chill the filled cookies briefly before baking if the dough is soft.

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