Cannoli Bites

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

all-purpose flour (, plus more for dusting work surface)

2 1/2 tbsp

granulated sugar

1 tsp

cocoa powder

1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1 pinch

nutmeg ((optional))

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 cup

butter (, melted)

large egg white

6 tbsp

apple juice or grape juice*

2 tbsp

white wine vinegar ((red wine vinegar or plain white vinegar would be fine))

Vegetable oil cooking spray

12 oz

whole milk Ricotta cheese (, strained)

8 oz

Mascarpone cheese

1/2 cup

powdered sugar**

1/3 cup

mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

powdered sugar (, for dusting (optional))

Optional toppings:

Melted chocolate (, chopped pistachios, sprinkles, toasted sweetened coconut)