Description
These Cannoli Cookie Sandwiches are a sweet twist on a Sicilian classic, featuring buttery vanilla-almond cookies filled with creamy cinnamon-orange ricotta and rolled in chopped pistachios—perfect for an indulgent yet easy dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Filling:
¾ cup ricotta cheese (drain if very wet)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Zest of 1 orange
1 cup chopped pistachios (for rolling sides)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until combined.
Step 2: Dry Ingredients Time
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 3: Bake Those Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop 1½-inch balls onto a lined baking sheet, flatten gently.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely.
Step 4: Whip Up That Cannoli Filling
Stir together ricotta, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest until smooth. Chill for 15 minutes.
Step 5: Sandwich & Roll
Pair cookies by size. Pipe or spoon filling on one, top with its match, and roll edges in pistachios.
Notes
Drain the ricotta to avoid soggy cookies.
Substitute pistachios with hazelnuts or almonds if desired.
Cookies can be baked ahead and frozen—just thaw and fill later.
Rustic is charming! Don’t stress if filling squishes a bit.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: cannoli cookies, ricotta filling, Italian dessert, cookie sandwiches, easy sweet treats