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Cannoli II

Name: Cannoli II
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup melted butter; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 3 tablespoons cold water; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 cup candied cherries

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These are an Italian cookie with the traditional ricotta cheese filling. You will need a pizzelle iron and cooking cylinders to form the cookies.

Recipe by Jen Manning

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

2 dozen

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Ingredients

2 eggs
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons cold water
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup candied cherries (Optional)

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, sugar, melted butter and oil. Stir in the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Then add the cold water and vinegar. Mix well until smooth.
Preheat the pizzelle iron. Drop the cannoli batter 1 tablespoon at a time onto the iron, close the lid and bake for 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully remove cookies and roll on the cooking cylinders while they are hot. Allow them to cool and remove from the cylinder. Fill when all of the shells have been baked and cooled.
In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries (if desired). Use a pastry bag to pipe the filling into the shells.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132	Calories
5g	Fat
22g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 132
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Sodium 35mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 1g
Calcium 6mg	0%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 23mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.