Description
These Cannoli Cream Sandwich Cookies are an irresistible Italian-inspired dessert, combining chewy oatmeal cookies with rich ricotta and mascarpone cream filling. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are filled with mini chocolate chips and pistachios for added crunch and flavor. Easy to make and incredibly indulgent, they’re sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
For the Cannoli Cream Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Stir in the oats, mini chocolate chips, and pistachios.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden on the edges. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the filling, beat together ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
- Once the cookies have cooled, spread a generous amount of cannoli cream on one cookie and top with another to form a sandwich. Optionally, roll the edges in additional mini chocolate chips or crushed pistachios.
Notes
- For best texture, store the cookie and filling separately if freezing.
- You can swap pistachios with almonds or hazelnuts for a different flavor.
- For a richer filling, try using dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
