Description
Experience a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert with these Tiramisu Cookies, combining rich coffee flavor and creamy mascarpone frosting in a portable format. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs, at room temperature
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tbsp Instant Espresso Powder (or strong instant coffee)
- 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese, cold
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened), for dusting
- Coffee Syrup (optional non-alcohol alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the dissolved instant espresso powder and vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to prevent excessive spreading.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating the cold mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional coffee syrup until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost each cookie with a generous dollop of mascarpone frosting and dust with unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 11 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Use high-quality instant espresso powder for the best coffee flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing, and chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking.