Description
Delicious tiramisu-inspired cookies with a creamy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water and mix into the butter mixture.
- Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing ~2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Beat mascarpone and heavy cream until smooth. Add coffee liqueur and continue mixing until creamy.
- Spread mascarpone filling on the bottom of one cookie, sandwich with another. Dust the tops with cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow filling to set for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Add an extra teaspoon of instant coffee granules for a stronger coffee flavor.
- Cream cheese can replace mascarpone, but flavor will differ slightly.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Serve with espresso or a latte for a complete coffee experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tiramisu Cookies, Dessert, Italian Cookies