Description
Delightful tiramisu cookies blend Italian espresso magic with classic cookie charm. Rich cocoa and mascarpone create an irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120g) mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps instant espresso powder
- 2 tbsps cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cookie Base Fusion: Whip butter and sugars into a light, airy cream, then blend egg and vanilla until silky. The mixture should transform into a smooth, glossy consistency that hints at the decadence to come.
- Dry Ingredient Symphony: Sift flour, baking powder, salt, espresso powder, and cinnamon together, ensuring an even distribution of aromatic spices and leavening agents that will elevate the cookie’s complexity.
- Dough Composition: Merge dry ingredients into the creamy base, gently folding until a cohesive dough forms. Incorporate white chocolate chips for an additional layer of indulgence and textural intrigue.
- Flavor Development: Chill the dough for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to intensify and the mixture to stabilize, which ensures optimal cookie structure and depth of taste.
- Mascarpone Filling Creation: Whisk mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla into a velvety smooth filling. Refrigerate to maintain its luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Preparation and Baking: Heat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Shape chilled dough into rounds, creating a delicate well in the center of each cookie. Generously fill these pockets with the prepared mascarpone mixture.
- Cookie Ensemble: Carefully layer a second portion of dough over the filled centers, sealing the edges to create elegant, complete cookie sandwiches that encapsulate the essence of tiramisu.
- Final Transformation: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain tender. The cookies should emerge with a perfect balance of crisp exterior and soft, creamy interior.
- Finishing Touch: Once slightly cooled, dust generously with cocoa powder, evoking the classic tiramisu aesthetic and adding a final layer of rich, sophisticated flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Present these gourmet cookies alongside a robust espresso or chilled milk, celebrating the harmonious blend of traditional Italian dessert and innovative cookie craftsmanship.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor complexity and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Avoid overmixing mascarpone filling to maintain a thick, creamy consistency that won’t leak during baking.
- Create Uniform Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or weigh dough portions to ensure consistent size and even baking across the entire batch.
- Adjust Espresso Intensity: Modify espresso powder quantity based on personal preference, balancing robust coffee notes with delicate cookie sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg