Description
These delightful Tiramisu Cookies capture the essence of the classic Italian dessert in a handheld treat. Featuring a soft coffee-flavored cookie sandwich filled with smooth mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder, they’re perfect for dessert or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Cookie Dough
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon hot water
Filling
- 0.5 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
For Dusting
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes a few minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the room temperature egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Dissolve Espresso Powder: Dissolve the instant espresso powder in hot water and mix this coffee mixture into the dough, infusing the cookie base with rich coffee flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets; this ensures they hold their shape when assembled.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat together the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth, thick, and spreadable.
- Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Spread or pipe the mascarpone filling onto the flat side of half the cooled cookies. Top each with a remaining cookie to create sandwich cookies.
- Final Touch: Lightly dust the tops of the assembled sandwich cookies with unsweetened cocoa powder to mimic traditional tiramisu presentation. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- For a more intense coffee flavor, increase espresso powder by an additional 0.5 teaspoon in the dough.
- Store sandwich cookies in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Ensure the mascarpone cheese is softened to achieve a smooth filling consistency.
- Use room temperature egg to allow even mixing and better texture.
