Authentic Cannoli Cookies: Your New Favorite Italian Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cup (240g) whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or mini chocolate chips)
• ½ cup (60g) shelled pistachios, lightly chopped
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting (if not using glaze)
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
• Additional chopped pistachios and mini chocolate chips for topping (optional)
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
• Medium and large mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Cookie scoop (tablespoon size)
• Fine mesh sieve