Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cannoli (2024)

Oct 31, 2021 · 60 Comments

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Raise your hand if you love chocolate! Raise your other hand if you love peanut butter! I see you all, lol! If you have BOTH hands in the air, this easy dessert recipe for Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cannoli is for YOU!

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Why you'll love this cannoli recipe

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cannoli's are deliciously different, fun and easy to make.
People will reach for more, especially the peanut butter lovers in your life.
These are a fun play on a cannoli. Since there is not ricotta cheese in this recipe they of course are not traditional

How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cannoli

Melt Chocolate
Dip Cannoli shells in melted chocolate, place on parchment paper lined baking sheet until chocolate sets
Make peanut butter filling
Pipe into shells once chocolate is set
Garnish with mini or full-sized chocolate chips or chocolate jimmies / sprinkles and dust with powdered sugar & enjoy

Tips for making chocolate dipped cannoli shells with peanut butter filling

Buy your cannoli shells from your local pizza shop, Italian deli or even some supermarkets. Any place near you that sell cannoli, have the shells since they fill them to order usually.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and quickly dip each end of each cannolishell in chocolate. Swirl shell around to allow chocolate to evenly cling.
Allow shells to fully dry to set chocolate. Place in a cold space (garage/refrigerator) to accelerate the chocolate setting
Whip the ingredients for the peanut butter filling with a stand or hand mixer for 4 minutes. You want it light and creamy
Use a piping bag or snip the end off of a gallon storage bag and pipe filling in each end of cannoli shells
Allow filling to "drop" in so it hits the center of the shell and work your way out to the end. If you need to use the end of a small spoon to help it along to the centers
Serve as is or dip cannoli ends in a small dish of mini chocolate chips, chocolate jimmies/sprinkles or shaved chocolate. As many or as little chocolate buts as you wish on the ends. Dust with powdered sugar and serve
Fill shortly before serving ()and hour or so) for best results (although they do hold up linger, since there is no "wet" cheese to add moisture to shells, making them soggy

If you like the idea of these chocolate dipped cannoli shells filled with peanut butter filling, you may also enjoy making my . They are one of the very first posts I did here on SouffléBombay a decade ago. Oprah Winfrey even Pinned them years ago which caused me to lose my mind a little, in the best way!

Hope you try this fun twist on a cannoli and enjoy them! You can always try this Peanut Butter & Chocolate Mug Cake, so easy and satisfying! You may also enjoy my Prize-Winning key Lime Pie recipe or my Chinese Marble Cookies

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cannoli's

Colleen Kennedy

Easy recipe for a fun twist on a cannoli. Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cannoli recipe.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Italian American

Servings 5 servings

Calories 561 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup chocolate chips
¾ cup peanut butter
¾ cup powdered sugar
3 TBS butter room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup heavy cream
Mini or full size chocolate chips or chocolate jimmies/sprinkles and powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

Melt your chocolate chips either in your microwave or in a double boiler.
Once melted, generously dip the edges of each cannoli into the chocolate.
Place cannoli shells on a parchment lined baking sheet to firm up, either at room temperature (if it is not hot out), in your refrigerator or cool garage.
Combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and heavy cream in your mixer bowl and mix on medium until smooth (4 minutes).
Shortly before serving, fill each cannoli shell with the filling, piping some into each end. You can simply use a baggie that seals (or a pastry bag), snip of one corner to allow a ½ inch opening. Place opening into each side of the cannoli shell and squeeze until filled.
Decorate the ends of each cannoli with chocolate chips, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
You can also throw in chocolate chips into the peanut butter filling if you like to have chocolate chips throughout, your choice.

Notes

You can also choose to use mini cannoli shells for this.

Nutrition

Serving: 5servingsCalories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 30gMonounsaturated Fat: 62gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 2327IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg

Keyword cannoli, chocolate and peanut butter dessert

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Recipe originally published 2014. Updated October 2021 with photos and additional text.

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Comments

Marie Matter says
March 25, 2014 at 11:33 am

Yummm! What a delicious day!!!
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Stacy Rushton says
March 25, 2014 at 1:54 pm

Those look fabulous, Colleen! I can see why you were overrun by a gang of young guys. 🙂 Bet you are the favorite mom on the block!
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Tammigirl says
March 25, 2014 at 2:01 pm

I make peanut butter squares? Did you have those when you were in school? A lunch lady shared the recipe with me and they are a fantastic hit!
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Noelle says
March 25, 2014 at 3:13 pm

Chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies will do just fine!
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Renee says
March 25, 2014 at 4:05 pm

Best. Cannolis. Ever. I repeat: Best. Cannolis. Ever.
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jenny says
March 25, 2014 at 4:30 pm

Oooooo those look yummy
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Lisa says
March 25, 2014 at 4:35 pm

LOVE that you put this fun twist on cannolis! I grew up with cannolis and think your version looks WAY better! Yum!
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Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
March 25, 2014 at 4:48 pm

omg, I love your chocolate peanut butter cannolis!!!! I've always wanted to try making cannolis and now I can!! Pinned!
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Deanna - Teaspoon of Spice says
March 25, 2014 at 5:43 pm

How did I not know it was chocolate peanut butter day?? I have a chocolate peanut pin board after all. I adore cannoli - these look beyond amazing.
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Sheryl says
March 25, 2014 at 6:47 pm

I love chocolate peanut butter squares!
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Liz Berg says
March 25, 2014 at 7:46 pm

What a terrific idea! Your cannolis look amazing!!!
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The Cooking Actress says
March 25, 2014 at 7:51 pm

*both hands in the air, waving wildly and my legs because I LOVE CANNOLI!* you have merged some of my favorite things into 1 package I am OBSESSED with these cannoli!!! eee!
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Wanda McHenry says
March 25, 2014 at 9:06 pm

I make a peanut pie with a chocolate crust and then layered with melted chocolate. Then it's topped with Cool Whip and decorated with stipes of chocolate and peanut butter in a crisscross pattern. It's fabulous!!
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Julie Cover says
March 25, 2014 at 9:15 pm

My favorite chocolate-peanut butter treat is Reese's
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Melissa Smith says
March 25, 2014 at 9:29 pm

Chocolate chip peanut butter cookies are my favorite chocolate peanut butter treat!
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amanda bridges says
March 25, 2014 at 9:33 pm

My kids eat PB and Nutella sandwiches almost every day!
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Alexis Ciabattoni says
March 25, 2014 at 9:54 pm

My favorite treat might have to be Reese's Pieces - but this is a close call!
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Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
March 25, 2014 at 10:59 pm

Normally I would pass over a cannoli for anything else. But these babies look amazing.
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Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
March 26, 2014 at 12:01 am

These are the king of cannolis, Colleen! No wonder those 12 year old boys devoured everything - I would too! Your photo is fabulous. I wish I could reach into my screen and grab a handful of your cannolis!
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Karen Hartzell says
March 26, 2014 at 12:05 am

These are amazing looking cannolis! Gorgeous photos too!
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jeanagirl1 says
March 26, 2014 at 12:25 am

Peanut butter and chocolate brownies
Jeana O'donnell-Murphy
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Jessica Kuligowski says
March 26, 2014 at 12:33 am

Chocolate and peanut butter s'mores!
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kathy d. says
March 26, 2014 at 12:48 am

Reece cups
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BecHeflin says
March 26, 2014 at 12:59 am

I've never had a cannoli, but this one sure is calling my name!
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Angela - Mind Over Batter says
March 26, 2014 at 1:12 am
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Ooooh, oooh MEEEEEE! That's me raising both hands in the air. Side note: Can I wave them like I just don't care? I LOVE CANNOLI! That it all...
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Janet Gillich says
March 26, 2014 at 2:09 am

Peanut butter cup
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Cindy Kerschner says
March 26, 2014 at 9:11 am

I haven't had canonoli in years. These look amazing, Colleen!
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wilma2389 says
March 26, 2014 at 11:38 am

My favorite is peanut butter cups followed closely by brownies with peanut butter icing
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Carla Shiver says
March 26, 2014 at 12:02 pm

I like chocolate peanut butter fudge brownies the most.I also like peanut butter cups.
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butterbasilandbreadcrumbs.com says
March 26, 2014 at 12:04 pm

This is so perfect Colleen!! My co-worker will periodically walk by my cubicle and yell out cannolis!! I need to make these for her... lol.. they're perfect...and I know just as delicious as they look! You're awesome. 🙂 She is going to love this..
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Jennifer Hudson Mosher says
March 26, 2014 at 12:24 pm

Those look amazingly delish!! And a couple garnishes could make them into little bunnies for Easter!
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Renee Knight says
March 26, 2014 at 2:05 pm

Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups and Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies just to name a few. I haven't found any peanut butter and chocolate combination I don't like.
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Courtney @ Neighborfood says
March 26, 2014 at 4:51 pm

Oh man, I've been drooling over these every since you posted them on Facebook. They look so stinkin good!
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Kelly @ Kelly Bakes says
March 26, 2014 at 6:38 pm

I seriously love these so so much. Cannoli are one of my favorite desserts--a huge treat whenever I go to Italian bakeries. I love that you combined them with my favorite flavor combo and made them easy to make at home!
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Carrie Vibert says
March 26, 2014 at 11:59 pm

I love that this makes 4 cannolis... so I can share...or not. 🙂 Happy Chocolate Peanut Butter Day!
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Kelli Davidson says
March 27, 2014 at 1:57 am

This is so wonderful and since cannolies are my very favorite - Don't need a fork or spoon!
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Carla says
March 27, 2014 at 11:33 am

Ok lady you are a genius! Not only do I love this idea, my dad loves both cannolis and chocolate peanut butter. I can't wait to make these for him.
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cariluvs says
March 27, 2014 at 2:45 pm

Chocolate - peanut butter? I'm a purist. I like small pieces of dark chocolate dipped in peanut butter and then cool whip.
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Michelle says
March 27, 2014 at 3:31 pm

I love anything peanut butter. We always have creamy and crunchy on hand. These cannolis look amazing:) , will have to make. Thanks for sharing.
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Di says
March 28, 2014 at 1:13 am

My Mom's recipe for Peanut Blossom cookies
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Carolyn says
March 29, 2014 at 1:51 pm

These are so freakin' gorgeous, girl! I lurve them.
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Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
March 29, 2014 at 3:09 pm

these look like the best cannoli ever!
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Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
March 30, 2014 at 8:48 pm

I crave cannolis. This looks divine. My favorite chocolate peanut butter recipe is Peanut butter pie in a chocolate crust.
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Sarah Reid says
March 31, 2014 at 1:54 am

My stepfamily would totally adopt you for this recipe!
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Danielle says
March 31, 2014 at 5:18 pm

Peanut butter cups
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Robyn Wright of RobynsOnlineWorld.com says
March 31, 2014 at 9:46 pm

I can't help but love peanut butter cups - they were a special treat my dad would get for me when I was a little girl so there is a sentimental attachment. These cannolis may give them a run for their money though!
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kmcgrew213 says
April 01, 2014 at 3:28 am

buckeye balls!
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Rod says
May 29, 2018 at 11:20 pm

when filling the Cannoli shells I used my Jerky gun with a round attachment lot easier than a baggie or pastry bag
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- Colleen says
  May 31, 2018 at 11:40 pm
  
  Wow, great tip! Thanks!!
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Colleen says
July 17, 2018 at 2:05 pm

Hi Ann, Yes, I find them at Italian Markets and even my local ACME grocery store.
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Fitoru Fitness says
January 11, 2020 at 11:45 am

Wow the ingredients are truly healthful and easy to procure. It's easy to prepare too. Thanks for sharing!
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MyKetoPartner says
March 01, 2020 at 6:27 pm

Yummy! I really want to try it.
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Matteo says
March 05, 2020 at 3:23 am

Cannolo=singular, Cannoli=plural. Never cannoliS.
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- Colleen says
  March 16, 2020 at 3:12 pm
  
  Thanks for the education!
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Lois says
March 06, 2020 at 7:32 pm

Where's the ricotta? No ricotta, not a canolli. Sounds really yummy, but not a real canolli
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- Colleen says
  March 16, 2020 at 3:11 pm
  
  You could certainly add ricotta in...This was just a fun (and delicious)play on a cannoli
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MyKetoPartner says
March 16, 2020 at 4:32 am

I truly can't resist these kinds of recipes! Thanks for sharing!
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- Colleen says
  March 16, 2020 at 3:03 pm
  
  Enjoy!!
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Blondie says
May 11, 2020 at 6:33 pm

This is not an Italian Canoli. I have had peanut butter cannolis with ricotta cheese in them.
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- Colleen says
  May 15, 2020 at 6:01 pm
  
  It's my fun take on a cannoli.
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