Description
Irresistible tiramisu cookies blend classic Italian dessert magic with crisp cookie perfection. Rich espresso-soaked layers and creamy mascarpone create a delightful sweet experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 230 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 180 g (3/4 cup) mascarpone cheese
- 120 g (1/2 cup) heavy cream
- 110 g (1/2 cup) butter
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 100 g (1/2 cup) brown sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for dusting
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 90 g (3/4 cup) confectioners sugar
- 20 g (1 tablespoon) agave or honey
Instructions
- Prepare the butter by gently melting it in a microwave or small saucepan over low heat, avoiding bubbling. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool to room temperature for approximately 20 minutes.
- Blend granulated and brown sugars with the cooled butter using an electric mixer or spatula until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- Introduce the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the ingredients are completely integrated and the texture appears uniform.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, instant espresso powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain cookie tenderness.
- Utilize a cookie scoop to create 11 uniform dough balls, rolling each between palms to achieve a sleek surface. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to solidify the structure.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing spread and ensuring thick, chewy cookies with concentrated flavors.
- Instant espresso powder adds deep coffee essence without introducing extra liquid that could impact cookie texture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum for similar structure.
- When measuring flour, use the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense, tough cookies by preventing accidental over-measuring.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 68 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg