Mixed Dessert Tray Recipe
Choice of 2 – Mini Cannoli, Fresh-Baked Brownies or Fresh-Baked Cookies
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Ingredients
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Mini Cannoli
Fresh-Baked Brownies
Fresh-Baked Cookies
Method
Mini Cannoli
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 2
Fill the Shells
Using a piping bag or a spoon, fill each cannoli shell with the ricotta mixture.
- 3
Garnish
Dip the ends of each filled cannoli in chopped pistachios. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Fresh-Baked Brownies
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- 5
Melt Butter
In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- 6
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 7
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- 8
Bake
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 9
Cool and Cut
Allow brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Fresh-Baked Cookies
- 10
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 11
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 12
Add Egg and Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 13
Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- 14
Scoop and Bake
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- 15
Cool and Serve
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
