Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        === shells ===
   1 1/2  cups          all-purpose flour
     1/4  teaspoon      cinnamon
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   1      teaspoon      unsweetened cocoa powder
   2      tablespoons   butter -- unsalted
   3      tablespoons   marsala
                        === filling ===
   1      pound         sheep's milk ricotta
                        (may substitute cow's milk ricotta)
     1/2  cup           superfine sugar
   1      tablespoon    vanilla
   4      tablespoons   orange zest
     1/4  cup           tiny chocolate chips
   1                    egg white -- lightly beaten
   2      quarts        canola oil -- for frying
                        powdered sugar -- for dusting

Preparation:

Mix together dry ingredients and cut in butter with 2 knives. Add Marsala and shape dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate. Heat 2 quarts canola oil in 3 1/2 quart pot to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, stir together ricotta, sugar, vanilla, orange zest and chocolate chips until well mixed. Spoon into a pastry bag with an open tip and place in refrigerator. Remove dough from refrigerator and divide into 4 pieces. Roll one piece onto flat surface with rolling pin until 1/16-inch thick. Cut in 4-inch circles. Using a rolling pin, elongate circles into ovals. Wrap ovals lengthwise around metal forms and seal edge with egg whites. Flare ends open with fingers and place in hot oil and fry until golden-brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and allow to drain on paper towels. When cool enough to touch, twist molds away from shells. Shells may be made 1 day in advance and rest unfilled and uncovered. When ready to eat, stuff cannoli with ricotta cream, dust with powdered sugar and serve. Comments: To make this classic dessert, it is essential to have metal cannoli tubes. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5693)