Chocolate Cannoli Sandwich Cookies

INGREDIENTS

For the cookies:

3/4 cup

butter, softened

1/2 cup

sugar

2 tsp

vanilla bean paste (such as Nielsen-Massey)

large egg

1 1/4 cups

flour

1/3 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 tsp

baking soda

1 pinch

salt

For the vanilla bean cannoli filling:

1 cup

whole milk ricotta

1/4 cup

powdered sugar

1 tsp

vanilla bean paste (such as Nielsen-Massey)

1/4 cup

mini chocolate chips (optional)