Description
These Tiramisu Cookies bring the classic flavors of the beloved Italian dessert into a chewy, coffee-flavored cookie. With hints of espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa, these cookies are a delicious twist on traditional tiramisu. Perfect for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (or strong brewed coffee)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, softened
For the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, espresso powder (or brewed coffee), and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. The dough should be soft but not too sticky.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden, and the centers are set but still soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Once the cookies are completely cool, sift the cocoa mixture over the cookies for a light dusting.
- Serve: Enjoy the cookies immediately, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For an extra tiramisu flavor, you can dip the cookies in coffee or espresso before baking them.
- The mascarpone cheese adds a creamy texture to the dough but can be substituted with cream cheese if needed.
- These cookies pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or espresso, just like a traditional tiramisu!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg