Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the wet ingredients: Stir in the ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
7. Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For extra flavor, you can dust them with powdered sugar or even add mini chocolate chips or chopped pistachios on top if you like!
Enjoy your Cannoli Cookies, packed with all the delicious flavors of a classic cannoli!