Description
Delightful twist on classic Italian cannoli, these soft and chewy cookie cups are filled with a creamy ricotta and mascarpone mixture, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and press into the muffin tin to shape cup forms.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely in the muffin tin before removing.
- For the filling, combine ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Spoon or pipe filling into cooled cookie cups.
- Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Ensure ricotta cheese is well-drained to avoid a watery filling. For added flavor, consider mixing in orange zest. Chopped nuts can be added for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cannoli, dessert, cookie, cupcakes, Italian, sweet treats