Description
Soft, espresso-infused cookies topped with a rich mascarpone cream and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. These tiramisu-inspired treats combine classic Italian flavors in a handheld dessert.
Ingredients
- 180 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 115 g unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 50 g brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 200 g mascarpone cheese
- 100 g whipping cream
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop 4-tablespoon portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2–3 inches apart.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat mascarpone until smooth. Add whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and whip until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Spoon or pipe the mascarpone cream onto cooled cookies and spread evenly.
- Dust with cocoa powder using a fine sieve before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before adding cream to prevent melting.
- Chill the mascarpone cream slightly if it becomes too soft while working.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For stronger coffee flavor, add an extra teaspoon of espresso powder.
- Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
