Description
Indulge in the flavors of traditional tiramisu in a delightful cookie form with these Tiramisu Cookies. Soft coffee-infused cookies sandwich a luscious mascarpone filling, creating a heavenly treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon hot water
Filling:
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dissolve espresso powder: In a small bowl, dissolve the espresso powder in hot water and set aside to cool.
- Prepare cookie dough: Cream butter and sugar, beat in egg and vanilla. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then mix in the espresso mixture.
- Bake cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make filling: Beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and coffee liqueur until smooth.
- Assemble cookies: Spread filling on cookies and sandwich them. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Cookies can be made ahead and filled just before serving.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add more espresso powder to the dough or filling.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
