Description
Cannoli Cookie Cups are a delightful twist on the classic Italian cannoli, featuring a sugar cookie cup filled with a creamy ricotta mixture and topped with mini chocolate chips and pistachios. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress your guests with their delicious flavor and fun presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut cookie dough into 24 equal pieces and press each piece into a greased mini muffin tin.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture into the cooled cookie cups.
- Top with chopped pistachios.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a more authentic flavor, you can add a splash of vanilla extract or a little orange zest to the ricotta mixture.
- These can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For extra crunch, try adding chopped almonds or walnuts instead of pistachios.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes