Description
These Tiramisu Cookies capture the classic flavors of the beloved Italian dessert in a delightful, portable cookie form. Soft, coffee-infused cookies are topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting and dusted with cocoa powder, making them a perfect treat for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (or strong instant coffee)
- 1 tablespoon hot water
Frosting
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for dusting)
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 and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. This ensures your cookies have a consistent texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing well until fully combined for a cohesive batter.
- Dissolve Espresso Powder: In a separate small bowl, dissolve the instant espresso powder in hot water to intensify the coffee flavor and then stir this mixture into the cookie batter evenly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet batter, mixing just until everything is incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet to firm up before adding the frosting.
- Prepare Mascarpone Frosting: In a bowl, beat together the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the frosting becomes smooth and creamy.
- Frost and Dust: Spread a generous layer of mascarpone frosting over each cooled cookie. Finally, dust each frosted cookie lightly with cocoa powder for a classic tiramisu finish.
Notes
- For extra coffee flavor, brush the tops of freshly baked cookies lightly with cooled espresso before applying the frosting.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator because of the mascarpone frosting, and allow them to come to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
