CHOCOLATE ANISE CANNOLI

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Here's that something-special treat you've been looking to add to your holiday cookie trays! We guarantee these wonton-wrapped bites with anise, cherries, chocolate, brandy and pistachios will be gone in a twinkling. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 wonton wrappers
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon cherry brandy
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
3 tablespoons anise liqueur
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped shelled pistachios

Steps:

  • Wrap a wonton wrapper around a metal cannoli tube. Moisten corner with water and seal. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wrappers. Spritz with cooking spray; sprinkle with sugar., Bake at 325° for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove shells from tubes; cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, place cherries in a small bowl. Add brandy; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and coarsely chop cherries. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, liqueur and chopped cherries until blended., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip shell ends in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Press into pistachios. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set., Pipe filling into prepared shells. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Cynthia Lewis
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These cannoli were perfect! I will definitely be making them again.


TEGA Dlamini
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I would definitely make these cannoli again. They were a big hit with my family.


Tiffany Lake
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These cannoli were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still good.


Dawson Bibb
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I'm not a big fan of anise, but I still enjoyed these cannoli. The chocolate flavor was strong enough to balance out the anise.


Dani Dani
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These cannoli were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort.


Maureen Tshepiso
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I had some trouble getting the cannoli shells to seal properly. Other than that, they were delicious.


Bsam Ore
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The shells were a bit too thick for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Tristan Jupiter
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These cannoli were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.


Aasika Sushant
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I love the unique flavor of these cannoli. The chocolate and anise complement each other perfectly.


Kylie Aparicio
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These cannoli were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The chocolate anise flavor was a nice twist on the classic recipe.


Khalid Endless
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I was a bit skeptical about the chocolate anise combination, but I'm so glad I tried it! It was surprisingly delicious. The cannoli were a hit at my party.


Ramon Salazar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cannoli came out perfect. The shells were crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. My friends and family loved them!


Nickjr876
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This recipe produced some of the most delicious cannoli I've ever tasted. The chocolate anise flavor combination was unique and incredibly satisfying. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cannoli or is looking for a new dessert to


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