Description
Delight in these Tiramisu Cookies that capture the essence of the classic Italian dessert in a soft, flavorful cookie. Featuring a delicious blend of espresso, mascarpone cheese, and white chocolate chips, dusted with cocoa powder, these cookies offer a perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and coffee flavors in each bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
Add-ins & Topping
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute the leavening and seasoning evenly throughout the flour.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture turns light and fluffy, which creates a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and the dissolved espresso powder into the creamed mixture until fully incorporated, adding moisture and espresso flavor.
- Incorporate Mascarpone: Mix in the softened mascarpone cheese smoothly, enhancing richness and creaminess of the cookie dough.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the dough ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden while centers remain soft.
- Cool and Dust: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, transfer them onto a wire rack to fully cool, then dust generously with cocoa powder before serving for the classic tiramisu finish.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso powder to 2 tablespoons dissolved in 1 tablespoon of hot water.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or keep refrigerated for up to a week to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
