Description
Creamy Sicilian cannoli filling combines ricotta, sugar, and vanilla for a luscious dessert delight. Rich flavors blend perfectly, offering you a classic Italian treat that whispers sweet memories of Sicily’s culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest
Wet Ingredients and Mix-ins:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 23 tablespoons milk or orange juice
- ½ cup (80 g) mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
- Colored sprinkles
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium mixing vessel to create a harmonious dry ingredient blend.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy texture, approximately two minutes of vigorous beating.
- Incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and citrus zest into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough integration of these aromatic components.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined, maintaining a smooth, consistent batter.
- If desired, gently fold in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts to enhance the flavor profile and add textural complexity.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
- Portion the dough into tablespoon-sized spheres, carefully rolling each into a perfect ball with gentle hands.
- Arrange the dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately two inches apart to allow for proper expansion during baking.
- Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake until the cookies achieve a delicate, golden-edged perfection.
Notes
- Customize filling thickness by adjusting ricotta draining time, allowing longer draining for a denser, less runny texture.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like powdered monk fruit or stevia for lower-sugar dietary needs.
- Use lactose-free ricotta or almond-based ricotta for dairy-free variations, maintaining authentic cannoli flavor profile.
- Boost flavor complexity by incorporating subtle spices like cardamom or whisking in finely grated dark chocolate for depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg