CANNOLI COOKIES

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Provided by Marz7215

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 32 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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9 ounces all-purpose flour (I use Pillsbury)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon table salt
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
4 1/2 ounces chocolate chips

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking soda and salt until well blended.
With a stand mixer (use the paddle attachment) or a hand mixer, beat the butter and ricotta on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the sugar, orange zest, and vanilla; beat until blended, about 3 minutes. Scrape the bowl. On medium speed, add the egg and beat until blended. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until almost completely blended. Pour in the chocolate chips and continue mixing until just incorporated. Scrape the dough down from the sides of the bowl, cover with plastic, and refrigerate until slightly firmer, about half an hour.
Heat the oven to 350°F Line large baking sheets with nonstick baking liners or parchment. Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are light golden, about 15 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the sheets on racks for 5 minutes before transferring them to racks to cool completely.
Store at room temperature or freeze in an airtight container, separating the cookie layers with waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 162.2, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 22.6, Protein 3.8