"All the flavors of cannoli in mini oven baked treats. Made with a crisp pastry shell, filled with a sweet ricotta filling and finished with chocolate..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour (, plus more for dusting work surface)
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2 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
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1 tsp cocoa powder
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1 pinch nutmeg ((optional))
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 cup butter (, melted)
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1 large egg white
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6 - 8 Tbsp apple juice or grape juice*
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2 Tbsp white wine vinegar ((red wine vinegar or plain white vinegar would be fine))
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Vegetable oil cooking spray
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12 oz whole milk Ricotta cheese (, strained)
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8 oz Mascarpone cheese
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1/2 cup powdered sugar**
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1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
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powdered sugar (, for dusting (optional))
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Optional toppings:
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Melted chocolate (, chopped pistachios, sprinkles, toasted sweetened coconut)