There’s something wondrous about the time the smell of freshly baked cookies fills the room, wouldn’t you agree? The scent is the warm hug from the kitchen, and the promise of something sweet, and cozy. Imagine combining two of the most popular desserts, chocolate chip cookies and cannoli, into one treat. Well, that is exactly what these Easy Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies are!
With a crisp, golden-brown exterior, they have a soft, chewy middle with bits of melted chocolate chips. Oh, and did I mention? These cookies also have the flavors of traditional cannoli filling—sweet ricotta cheese, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. So, you are really getting the experience of eating a cannoli without all the work of rolling and frying!
Why is this recipe user-friendly? Plain and simple, it’s user-friendly. You don’t have to be a baker or have a stand mixer to have these babies made. All you need are a few pantry staples, some enthusiasm, and you’ll have cookies that everyone will love. If you’re baking for an event, a night at home, or simply just felt like it, these cookies are the key to your happiness!
Your going to love the crowd factor here. Everyone loves them. Kids love them because of the chocolate factor, and adults love them because of the cannoli flavor. They are perfect for pot lucks, holiday or evening parties, and they make a nice homemade gift. Seriously, once you have one, you won’t be able to stop.
So, wash your hands and preheat the oven because we are going to make some Easy Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies. This is more than just a recipe: it is an experience, a scoop of flavor, and it is the experience of baking.
Summary: Easy Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies
If you are a chocolate chip cookie and cannoli lover, this recipe is for you! These cookies are everything you love in a chocolate chip cookie combined with the incredible creamy, decadent flavor of the typical cannoli filling. It is a match made in dessert heaven!
The best thing about these cookies is how simple they are. You don’t need special equipment or obscure ingredients. With everyday ingredients, like flour, sugar, and ricotta cheese, you can make an impressive and delicious treat!
The texture is also something to appreciate: crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and packed full of melty chocolate chips! Ricotta cheese added a richness and additional creaminess while cinnamon and vanilla add depth of flavor, making for an ultra-tasty cookie!
These Easy Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies will surely impress whether you are baking for a group or just for yourself. They are super simple to bake, absolutely delicious, and will have your family and friends begging for more!
A Sweet Family Favorite
Let me tell you about the first time I made these cookies. It was a lazy Sunday afternoon, and my husband had been craving something sweet. I’d been brainstorming ways to combine his two favorite desserts—chocolate chip cookies and cannoli—when the idea for these cookies struck.
As I mixed the dough, my kitchen filled with the comforting scents of vanilla and cinnamon. My husband wandered in, curious about what I was up to. When I presented the idea to him, his face lit up. “Cannoli in a cookie? That’s brilliant!” he exclaimed.
As soon as the cookies were out of the oven, we just had to steal a bite. Wow. What a combination of amazing flavors and textures! From that point on, cookies like that became our house standard. Any time we wanted to celebrate a birthday, holiday or even just because… we made these cookies.
What I love about this recipe is how it draws people together. Whether it’s my husband sneaking a few extra cookies or my friends begging for the recipe, these cookies just create a buzz. They really do more than just produce a dessert—they produce happy memories.
Why these easy chocolate chip cannoli cookies
What makes these cookies so great? First, they are super easy to make! You don’t require special equipment or baking abilities; just a bowl, spoon, and a bit of passion. The ingredients are almost all considered common pantry staples which is what also makes this recipe great—it is accessible to both novice and experienced bakers!
The flavor profile is another plus. The creamy ricotta cheese, melting chocolate chips, and warm cinnamon create flavors that are some what familiar and a little adventurous. It’s like getting a cannoli and a chocolate chip cookie all wrapped up in one bite.
In texture they are a perfect cookie, crisp on the outside, soft and chewy inside, loaded with chocolaty goodness. The ricotta cheese adds the perfect richness, and sets the flavor apart from every day cookies.
Lastly, they are a versatile cookie. Perfect for all occasions from a casual family dinner to a fancy cocktail party and a gateway cookie for kids to bring in the flavors of classic Italian desserts.
Cuisine: Italian-American
These Easy Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies are a delightful cross of Italian culinary tradition with American. Cannoli are originally from Sicily, and chocolate chip cookies are very American. Together these two traditions create an irresistible dessert.
Cuisine: Italian-American
These Easy Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies combine the Italian tradition of a cannoli, which originates in Sicily, and the American tradition of eating chocolate chip cookies. Both are delicious and when you combine them, they are even better.
TEasy Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookie Tips
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of orange zest to the dough.
- Do not overmix the dough and cause tough cookies.
- If you want larger cookies, use an ice cream scoop!
Substitutions and Variations
- Use white chocolate chips or use nuts in place of the chocolate chips.
- Swap the ricotta for mascarpone cheese for a creamier cookie.
- Drizzle melted chocolate or lightly dust with powdered sugar when finished.
Make a Healthier Version
- Substitute whole wheat flour for the regular flour.
- Substitute the butter with coconut oil or applesauce.
- Use dark chocolate chips instead of regular chocolate chips.
Conclusion To Simple Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies
And there you have it! A recipe that is simple and delicious. Please let us know how your Simple Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies turn out, and you can check out some of our other Recipes!
Easy Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies
Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with these Easy Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies! A delightful fusion of classic cannoli flavors and chocolate chips in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in a simple and delicious way.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the ricotta cheese and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1927.58kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 89.39g138%
- Saturated Fat 55.71g279%
- Cholesterol 185.25mg62%
- Sodium 939.52mg40%
- Potassium 546.3mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 258.33g87%
- Dietary Fiber 3.72g15%
- Sugars 152.47g
- Protein 27.39g55%
- Vitamin A 1971.9 IU
- Calcium 496.82 mg
- Iron 6.65 mg
- Vitamin D 1.1 mcg
- Vitamin E 1.54 mg
- Vitamin K 5.91 mcg
- Thiamin 1 mg
- Riboflavin 0.9 mg
- Niacin 7.56 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg
- Folate 245.37 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.52 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.88 mg
- Phosphorus 395.6 mg
- Magnesium 43.81 mg
- Zinc 2.39 mg
- Selenium 61.55 mcg
- Copper 0.23 mg
- Manganese 0.99 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
