Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of traditional cannoli flavors in a bite-sized form with these Cannoli Cookie Cups. Crispy cookie cups filled with a creamy ricotta and mascarpone mixture, topped with mini chocolate chips for a perfect finish.
Ingredients
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Cookie Cups:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cannoli Filling:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta (drained well)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Topping (optional):
- Extra mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and press into each mini muffin cup, pressing down in the center to form a well. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- As soon as they come out of the oven, use the back of a spoon or a tart shaper to gently press the centers down again. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together the drained ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Pipe or spoon the filling into the cooled cookie cups. Garnish with extra chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the ricotta well to prevent a watery filling—strain overnight for best results.
- Cookie cups can be made a day in advance and filled just before serving.
- Keep refrigerated after filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
