Cannoli Cookies - Kentucky Living

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 4-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped coarsely
• Pastry Tubes:
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• Cooking oil for deep frying Powdered sugar